Instants, an Instagram app Downloads & RevenueInstants, an Instagram app · App Store & Google Play
Instants, an Instagram app gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Instants, an Instagram app by Instagram, Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Instants, an Instagram app update history & changes
Last change · 47 events since 7 May 2026Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 47 events
- 🌟Instants, an Instagram app featured by AppleiOSapps · CO, IT, MX
- 🌟Instants, an Instagram app: featuring lifted it to #1 (from #80)iOSTop apps gratis · CO
- 🌟Instants, an Instagram app: featuring lifted it to #17 (from #137)iOSTop app gratuite · IT
- ✏️Instants, an Instagram app added hidden keywords: teilen, statusiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Instants, an Instagram app featured by AppleiOSapps · CO, IT, MX
- 🚀Instants, an Instagram app: now shown next to Whee - TikTok ChatiOSthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 🌟Instants, an Instagram app featured by AppleiOSapps · CO, IT, MX
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app entered the top 10 in 3 chartsiOSTop Free · Social Networking · CA · Top Free · Social Networking · IN · Top Free · All Apps · PH
- 🌟Instants, an Instagram app featured by AppleiOSapps · CO, IT, MX
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app hit #1 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · All Apps · CO · Top Free · All Apps · MX
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app entered the top 10 in 4 chartsiOSTop Free · Social Networking · BR · Top Free · Social Networking · DE · Top Free · Social Networking · ES · Top Free · All Apps · IT
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app hit #1 in 3 chartsiOSTop Free · Social Networking · CO · Top Free · Social Networking · IT · Top Free · Social Networking · MX
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app entered the top 10 in 4 chartsiOSTop Free · Social Networking · AR · Top Free · All Apps · CO · Top Free · Social Networking · US · Top Free · Social Networking · ZA
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 454.0.0.53.109AndroidNo release notes
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 454.0iOSPerformance optimizations and stability improvements for a smoother, more reliable experience.
- ✏️Instants, an Instagram app added hidden keywords: snowiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 453.0.0.57.107AndroidNo release notes
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 453.0iOSPerformance optimizations and stability improvements for a smoother, more reliable experience.
- ✏️Instants, an Instagram app: new screenshotsiOS6 screenshots (was 6) · BR
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 452.0iOSPerformance optimizations and stability improvements for a smoother, more reliable experience.
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 452.0.0.50.108AndroidNo release notes
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · All Apps · MX · Top Free · Social Networking · PH
- ✏️Instants, an Instagram app added hidden keywords: analysis, profileiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Social Networking · IT
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app: now updating weeklyAndroid4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- ✏️Instants, an Instagram app added hidden keywords: casualiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Instants, an Instagram app: new screenshotsiOS6 screenshots (was 6) · BR
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 451.0.0.53.106AndroidNo release notes
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 451.0iOSPerformance optimizations and stability improvements for a smoother, more reliable experience.
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app new best rank in the overall chart: #106AndroidTop Free · All Apps · MX
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Social · MX
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app entered the top 100 in 5 chartsAndroidTop Free · Social · ES · Top Free · Social · NL · Top Free · Social · TH · Top Free · Social · TW · +1 more
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app charting in a new country in 6 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Netherlands · Thailand · +2 more
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Social · GB
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 450.0.0.50.106AndroidNo release notes
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 450.0iOSPerformance optimizations and stability improvements for a smoother, more reliable experience.
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 449.0iOSPerformance optimizations and stability improvements for a smoother, more reliable experience.
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app updated to version 449.0.0.53.106AndroidNo release notes
- 📈Instants, an Instagram app entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Social · DE
- 🆕Instants, an Instagram app first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Kingdom
- 🆕Instants, an Instagram app first spotted by AppInsideriOS#63 in Top Free · Social Networking · United Kingdom
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app version 448.0iOSNo release notes
- 📦Instants, an Instagram app version 448.0.0.53.107AndroidNo release notes
- 🆕Instants, an Instagram app released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Instants, an Instagram app released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Social Networking FreeInstants, an Instagram app at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Instants is a free social networking app from Instagram designed for users who want to share ephemeral, unedited everyday moments directly via camera without the pressure of curation. The app has achieved #1 status in both All Apps and Social Networking categories across Mexico, Italy, and Colombia, while also ranking highly in other major markets like the US and Brazil.
Similar apps: Snapchat, BeReal, Instagram Stories
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Instants, an Instagram app’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Instants, an Instagram app downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 10k+ | – |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 5M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Instants, an Instagram app's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Hidden keywords
Instants, an Instagram app shows up in App Store search (US) for 1 word that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #1 Social Networking Free | 22 of 30 countries | #4 | – |
| Google Play | #11 Social Free | 15 of 23 countries | #47 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 637 | 33% | steady |
| Mexico | 516 | 27% | ▲ +18% |
 Brazil | 163 | 9% | ▼ -5% |
 Colombia | 156 | 8% | – |
 Philippines | 128 | 7% | – |
 India | 64 | 3% | ▲ +24% |
 Japan | 64 | 3% | steady |
 Vietnam | 45 | 2% | ▼ -19% |
| Italy | 42 | 2% | ▼ -14% |
 Thailand | 41 | 2% | steady |
 Spain | 31 | 2% | ▼ -5% |
 Canada | 31 | 2% | ▲ +8% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 25k |
| Google Play | 4.6 ★ | 31k 164 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 56k |
What users say about Instants, an Instagram app
From the 85 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report that the app frequently displays an 'Instants is not available' error or crashes immediately upon launch, preventing access to core features. While some users enjoy the concept and ease of use, many are frustrated by missing filters, dual camera issues, and account restrictions.
Mixed (52% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “I could never figure out SnapChat, this is fun and easy”
- Ease of use: “I could never figure out SnapChat, this is fun and easy”
- Features & content: “I just live this new feature it’s amazing”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “New updates are not working”
- Login & account: “My Instagram account has no restrictions”
- Features & content: “Some features dont work for me”
- Updates: “New updates are not working”
About Instants, an Instagram app
-Real life, real quick.
Jump straight to the camera and share with a tap — no edits, no overthinking.
-Here and now.
Instants can’t be viewed again once they’re gone.
-Use either app.
Share and view instants from here or Instagram.
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Instants, an Instagram app App Store
Instants, an Instagram app gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Instants, an Instagram app is #4 in Social Networking Free in United States and charting in 22 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Social Networking FreeInstants, an Instagram app at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Instants is a free social networking app from Instagram designed for users who want to share ephemeral, unedited everyday moments directly via camera without the pressure of curation. The app has achieved #1 status in both All Apps and Social Networking categories across Mexico, Italy, and Colombia, while also ranking highly in other major markets like the US and Brazil.
Similar apps: Snapchat, BeReal, Instagram Stories
Instants, an Instagram app on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Instants, an Instagram app’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Instants, an Instagram app downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Instants, an Instagram app's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Hidden keywords
Instants, an Instagram app shows up in App Store search (US) for 1 word that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
Argentina
Poland
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
SwedenApps near Instants, an Instagram app on the chart
Social Networking Free, around #4.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 637 | 33% | steady |
| Mexico | 516 | 27% | ▲ +18% |
| Brazil | 163 | 9% | ▼ -5% |
| Colombia | 156 | 8% | – |
| Philippines | 128 | 7% | – |
| India | 64 | 3% | ▲ +24% |
| Japan | 64 | 3% | steady |
| Vietnam | 45 | 2% | ▼ -19% |
| Italy | 42 | 2% | ▼ -14% |
| Thailand | 41 | 2% | steady |
| Spain | 31 | 2% | ▼ -5% |
| Canada | 31 | 2% | ▲ +8% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Instants, an Instagram app
From the 85 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report that the app frequently displays an 'Instants is not available' error or crashes immediately upon launch, preventing access to core features. While some users enjoy the concept and ease of use, many are frustrated by missing filters, dual camera issues, and account restrictions.
Mixed (52% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “I could never figure out SnapChat, this is fun and easy”
- Ease of use: “I could never figure out SnapChat, this is fun and easy”
- Features & content: “I just live this new feature it’s amazing”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “New updates are not working”
- Login & account: “My Instagram account has no restrictions”
- Features & content: “Some features dont work for me”
- Updates: “New updates are not working”
About Instants, an Instagram app
-Real life, real quick.
Jump straight to the camera and share with a tap — no edits, no overthinking.
-Here and now.
Instants can’t be viewed again once they’re gone.
-Use either app.
Share and view instants from here or Instagram.
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Latest updates
Store changes
What Instants, an Instagram app changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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Instants, an Instagram app Android
Instants, an Instagram app gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Instants, an Instagram app is #47 in Social Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 15 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Social FreeInstants, an Instagram app on Google Play
App details
Instants, an Instagram app downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Instants, an Instagram app's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | SocialFree | #47 |
| Mexico | SocialFree | #11 |
| Italy | SocialFree | #17 |
| Japan | SocialFree | #80 |
| India | SocialFree | #30 |
| Brazil | SocialFree | #34 |
| Spain | SocialFree | #28 |
 South Korea | SocialFree | #90 |
 Germany | SocialFree | #129 |
| Canada | SocialFree | #77 |
 Taiwan | SocialFree | #45 |
| United Kingdom | SocialFree | #174 |
| Thailand | SocialFree | #44 |
 Netherlands | SocialFree | #136 |
| Vietnam | SocialFree | #80 |
Apps near Instants, an Instagram app on the chart
Social Free, around #47.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Instants, an Instagram app
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mixed but leaning positive (62% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and regular updates. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Features & content: “video option is not getting for mee”
- Updates: “I definitely love this new ig updates 💗🤍”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “mere account per abhi bhi ek bhi filter nahin aaya”
- Crashes & bugs: “not working filter and video”
- Features & content: “insta feature was enough to posting instant”
- Speed & performance: “not my account video or filters effect plizzz slow @hyyy”
About Instants, an Instagram app
-Real life, real quick.
Jump straight to the camera and share with a tap — no edits, no overthinking.
-Here and now.
Instants can’t be viewed again once they’re gone.
-Use either app.
Share and view instants from here or Instagram.
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