social
Instagram vs Tumblr
Tumblr started first, in 2007, 4 years before Instagram.
Why Instagram lasted
- It owns a format (the square, then the story, then the reel) and a kind of identity.
- Facebook bought it early and let it stay Instagram long enough to become infrastructure.
Why Tumblr lasted
- Fandom, collage, and a posting style that did not survive other feeds intact.
- Automattic bought it. WordPress people might yet be decent stewards.
Questions
Which is older, Instagram or Tumblr?
Tumblr started first, in 2007, 4 years before Instagram.
How long has Tumblr been running?
Tumblr has been up 19 years 228 days, since 2007-02-01.
How long has Instagram been running?
Instagram has been up 15 years 346 days, since 2010-10-06.
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Dates are founding dates from the written entries. Play which is older, or see the oldest social still running.