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Technology · 13 August 2026

Instagram changes logo for first time in a decade

Instagram changes logo for first time in a decade

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Instagram has updated its wordmark logo for the first time in ten years, aiming for a cleaner and more modern look. However, many users are already making fun of the new design, saying some letters are hard to read. Critics also argue Instagram should focus on bigger problems like bots and AI content.

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