Observed Signal · Nov 6, 2024 · Regulation · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Instagram Tops Facebook in EU User Counts
In 2024, Instagram surpassed Facebook in EU monthly active users, with 269.1 million for Instagram and 260.6 million for Facebook across Oct 2023–Mar 2024 and Apr 2024–Sep 2024, per Meta’s Regulatory and Transparency Reports under the Digital Services Act. In Germany, Instagram recorded about 45 million MAU, while Facebook had approximately 32.9 million MAU through Sep 2024. Meta’s family of apps reportedly had over 3.2 billion daily users in Q3 2024, and Threads reached roughly 275 million MAU with rapid daily sign-ups. The piece also notes Instagram leads in several countries (e.g., Sweden, Italy, Austria) and mentions ongoing features such as Trial Reels and Spotify integration as part of broader platform updates. The analysis frames shifts in platform relevance within the EU and indicates continued cross-platform dynamics for advertisers.
Moderate industry impact from EU usage shifts; not a major platform policy release or earnings report.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Instagram EU MAU: 269.1M; Facebook EU MAU: 260.6M (Oct 2023–Mar 2024 and Apr 2024–Sep 2024).
- Germany: Instagram MAU ~45M; Facebook MAU ~32.9M (through Sep 2024).
- Meta family apps: over 3.2B daily active users in Q3 2024.
- Threads MAU: ~275M with >1M sign-ups per day in recent periods.
- Instagram features mentioned: Trial Reels and Spotify integration.
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