Instagram is a popular app for sharing photos, videos, and stories with friends and fans. You can also explore your interests, shop products, and watch Reels on Instagram . Find out how to create a new Instagram account on desktop, mobile or tablet. You can create an account even if you don't have Facebook . Instagram was released to the public in Apple ’s App Store on October 6, 2010, and reached 25,000 users on its first day. Less than three months later it had one million users, a phenomenal achievement. Instagram is a free app for iPhone that lets you share your moments and discover new content. You can watch Reels, Stories, Notes, Feed, and more from your favorite accounts and explore your interests.