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Instagram Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Instagram? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Instagram was acquired by Facebook for $1 billion in cash and stock.

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Easy
✓ TRUE

In 2012, Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion—a deal that stunned many, as Instagram had only 13 employees at the time.

2.

Instagram’s algorithm shows posts in reverse chronological order by default.

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Easy
✗ FALSE

Since 2016, Instagram uses an algorithmic feed based on user engagement, not chronological order—though you can switch to 'Following' for recent posts.

3.

Instagram Stories were originally a feature copied from Snapchat.

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✓ TRUE

Instagram launched Stories in 2016, directly inspired by Snapchat’s disappearing content, a move widely acknowledged as a competitive copy.

4.

Instagram was originally called 'Burbn' before rebranding to Instagram.

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Medium
✓ TRUE

The app started as Burbn, a check-in and photo-sharing app, before co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger stripped it down to focus solely on photos.

5.

Instagram has never allowed users to post from a desktop computer.

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Medium
✗ FALSE

Actually, Instagram allows desktop posting via the website (since 2021) and third-party tools like Creator Studio, contradicting the myth.

6.

The Instagram logo is based on a Polaroid camera from the 1970s.

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The original logo’s rainbow camera icon was inspired by the classic Polaroid OneStep, reflecting the app’s retro photo-sharing vibe.

7.

You can schedule Instagram posts natively within the app without third-party tools.

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Hard
✗ FALSE

As of 2024, Instagram doesn’t offer native scheduling; you need third-party apps like Later or Meta’s Business Suite to schedule posts.

8.

Instagram introduced the 'like' button before Facebook did.

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Instagram launched hearts in 2010, while Facebook’s like button debuted in 2009. But Instagram’s version became iconic for its double-tap gesture.

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