# Instagram

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri defends the platform in a landmark trial over social media harms, stating that [--] hours of daily use is not addiction. Meanwhile, Russia blocks access to Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.

### About Instagram
Instagram is a leading social media platform focused on photo and video sharing.  

### Insights
- Instagram engagements is up 33.25% from the previous week.
- Instagram mentions is up 17.8% from the previous month.
- Instagram posts created is up 36.1% from the previous week.
- Instagram Mentions hit a 52-Week high of [-------] for the day
- Instagram Mentions hit an all time of [-------] for the day

### Engagements: [-------------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:instagram/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/instagram/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [-------------]  
Daily Average: [-------------]  
[--] Week: [-------------] +33%  
[--] Month: [--------------] -26%  
[--] Months: [---------------] +7.60%  
[--] Year: [---------------] +88%  
1-Year High: [-------------] on 2025-12-05  
1-Year Low: [-----------] on 2025-02-17  

Engagements by network (24h):
Instagram: [----------]
TikTok: [----------]
YouTube: [-------------]
X: [----------]
News: [-------]
Reddit: [-------]

  
  
### Mentions: [-------] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:instagram/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/instagram/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-------]  
Daily Average: [-------]  
[--] Week: [-------] +14%  
[--] Month: [---------] +18%  
[--] Months: [---------] +14%  
[--] Year: [----------] +112%  
1-Year High: [-------] on 2026-02-14  
1-Year Low: [------] on 2025-02-17  

Mentions by network (24h):
Instagram: [-----]
TikTok: [------]
YouTube: [-------]
X: [------]
News: [---]
Reddit: [-----]

  
  
### Creators: [-------] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:instagram/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/instagram/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Instagram in the last [--] hours which is down 4.60% from [-------] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-------]  
[--] Week: [-------] +8.30%  
[--] Month: [-------] +18%  
[--] Months: [---------] +9.80%  
[--] Year: [---------] +33%  
1-Year High: [-------] on 2025-10-31  
1-Year Low: [------] on 2025-02-17  

The most influential creators that mention Instagram in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                          | Rank | Followers   | Posts  | Engagements |
| -------                                                          | ---- | ---------   | -----  | ----------- |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)                   | [--]    | [----------]  | [------] | [-----------] |
| [@gr6explode](/creator/youtube/gr6explode)                       | [--]    | [----------]  | [--]      | [-----------] |
| [@iamneetubisht](/creator/youtube/iamneetubisht)                 | [--]    | [----------]  | [---]    | [----------]  |
| [@instagram](/creator/instagram/instagram)                       | [--]    | [-----------] | [--]     | [----------]  |
| [@athosgamer](/creator/youtube/athosgamer)                       | [--]    | [----------]  | [---]    | [----------]  |
| [@alethaabew](/creator/youtube/alethaabew)                       | [--]    | [----------]  | [--]     | [----------]  |
| [@kidsdianashow](/creator/youtube/kidsdianashow)                 | [--]    | [-----------] | [---]    | [----------]  |
| [@priyal_kukreja](/creator/youtube/priyal_kukreja)               | [--]    | [----------]  | [---]    | [---------]   |
| [@nicoblox](/creator/youtube/nicoblox)                           | [--]    | [---------]   | [---]    | [---------]   |
| [@funnyvideo_shortsfeed](/creator/youtube/funnyvideo_shortsfeed) | [--]   | [-----------] | [---]    | [---------]   |

[View More](/list/creators/instagram/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 82%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:instagram/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/instagram/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 82%  
Daily Average: 80%  
[--] Week: 77% -1%  
[--] Month: 79% +2%  
[--] Months: 79% -3%  
[--] Year: 79% +4%  
1-Year High: 95% on 2025-11-24  
1-Year Low: 68% on 2025-02-16  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Creator Content: (40%) Influential creators are actively posting and engaging with content related to Instagram, driving significant interaction and visibility.
- Platform Features & Updates: (30%) Discussions around new Instagram features, user interface changes, and monetization options are generating user interest and engagement.
- Community Engagement & Trends: (20%) Users are sharing personal experiences, trends, and creative content on Instagram, fostering a sense of community and driving engagement.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Content Moderation & Policy Issues: (5%) Concerns are being raised about Instagram's content moderation policies, censorship, and the platform's role in political discourse.
- Mental Health & Social Impact: (5%) Discussions highlight the potential negative impacts of social media on mental health, body image, and societal well-being.
  

### Top Instagram News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Testosterone testing promoted online as key to masculinity: study Social media influencers are increasingly promoting testosterone testing and treatments as a way for men to assert their masculinity according to a new study examining posts on TikTok and Instagram"  
[News Link](https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/social-media-testosterone-and-masculinity-how-influencers-are-reshaping-mens-health/) [@CTVNews](/creator/x/CTVNews) 2026-02-14T11:15Z 2.5M followers, [----] engagements


"A whole lost culture: the Irishman reviving the forgotten sport of stone lifting Ireland The Guardian For centuries in Ireland lifting huge boulders was a way to test strength and bond communities says Instagram sensation Indiana Stones"  
[News Link](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/14/stone-lifting-sport-irish-culture-indiana-stones) [@guardian](/creator/x/guardian) 2026-02-14T11:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Kerala Teens Death Triggers Probe Into K-Pop Linked Instagram Network Targeting Minors Cities News - News18 The account carried posts related to Korean music bands and imagery aimed at teenagers strongly drawn to Korean pop culture"  
[News Link](https://www.news18.com/cities/kerala-teens-death-triggers-probe-into-k-pop-linked-instagram-network-targeting-minors-ws-el-9903393.html) [@CNNnews18](/creator/x/CNNnews18) 2026-02-14T09:30Z 4.4M followers, [---] engagements


"33-Year-Old Killed By Married Lover Body Dumped In Septic Tank In Bhopal Police claim to have cracked the case within [--] hours revealing a twisted tale of love betrayal blackmail and murder that began on Instagram and ended in a septic tank"  
[News Link](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/33-year-old-killed-by-married-lover-body-dumped-in-septic-tank-in-bhopal-11001297) [@ndtv](/creator/x/ndtv) 2026-02-14T02:14Z 17.2M followers, 383.5K engagements



### Top Instagram Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"New preview of Connor Storries photoshoot dor VMan Magazine. VMan Instagram"  
[X Link](https://x.com/storriephotos/status/2022659836090159453) [@storriephotos](/creator/x/storriephotos) 2026-02-14T13:10Z 11.9K followers, 300.3K engagements


"These Kapuso couples share their sweet Valentines Day celebrationsand were totally kilig 💕 📷: #KhalilRamos #GabbiGarcia #RayverCruz #JulieAnneSanJose on Instagram"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanetwork/video/7606702848356699400) [@gmanetwork](/creator/tiktok/gmanetwork) 2026-02-14T12:52Z 10.8M followers, 231.8K engagements


"So the Cardi B and Future Valentine rumors Not looking like rumors anymore. She followed him on Instagram today and Future was spotted with Cardi B real name Belcalis inked on his neck. Thats cardi B government name. The way these women switch up is insane.wtf going on😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Samsonthegoat25/status/2022646025081798682) [@Samsonthegoat25](/creator/x/Samsonthegoat25) 2026-02-14T12:16Z [----] followers, 287.5K engagements


"Fatih Terim'in Instagram paylam: "Hani derler ya ok yaknda 😉""  
[X Link](https://x.com/mackolik/status/2022616212425830711) [@mackolik](/creator/x/mackolik) 2026-02-14T10:17Z 1.5M followers, 226.6K engagements

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