Instagram has passed the milestone figure of 600 million monthly active users , adding 100 million users in six months , three months faster than it took to grow from 400 million to 500 million . Data from the photo - sharing app , posted by Facebook , photo Asia was one of the fastest areas of growth . The website also said its controversial algorithmic feed has become hugely popular , helping to boost its numbers . Recent rates of growth mean that almost 10 % of the world 's population actively uses the platform .
Instagram has passed the milestone figure of 600 million monthly active users, adding 100 million users in six months, three months faster than it took to grow from 400 million to 500 million. Data from the photo-sharing app, owned by Facebook, revealed Asia was one of the fastest areas of growth. The company also said its controversial algorithmic feed has become hugely popular, helping to boost its numbers. Recent rates of growth mean that almost 10% of the world's population actively uses the platform.