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Instagram refreshes wordmark logo for first time in decade
Meta has introduced a refreshed wordmark logo for Instagram, the first change to the app's top design in over a decade. The Hindu reports that Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the update…
The Story in Brief
Meta has introduced a refreshed wordmark logo for Instagram, the first change to the app's top design in over a decade. The Hindu reports that Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the update on Thursday (August 13, 2026), describing it as 'sharper and more modern' while keeping the familiar script style with redrawn letterforms.
The last major design change was in 2016 when the icon switched to the current pink gradient. Mosseri said the wordmark had not changed in 10 years and needed a refresh. User reactions have been mixed, with some joking the new logo reads 'Instagzam' due to the font.
The Indian Opinion
Every logo refresh gets mocked, and the ‘Instagzam’ jokes are no surprise. Many users saw no need for change, yet a decade-old wordmark does look dated. The real question is whether Meta will stick with this design if the backlash persists, or quietly revert as other companies have done after similar outcry.
Source: thehindu.com
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