--- description: Most liked Instagrams as Instagram celebrates 5th birthday title: Here Are the 5 Most Popular Instagram Photos of All Time image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- * [Newsfeed](/tag/time-section-newsfeed/) ## Newsfeed Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Here Are the 5 Most Popular Instagram Photos of All Time  by [Olivia B. Waxman](/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Staff Writer Oct 6, 2015 12:00 PM CUT  by [Olivia B. Waxman](/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Staff Writer Oct 6, 2015 12:00 PM CUT Since Instagram launched five years ago Tuesday, more than 40 billion photos have been shared, and the community has amassed more than 400 million users. Currently, the social network averages more than 80 million image uploads and 3.5 billion “likes” per day, [according to its website.](http://blog.instagram.com/post/129662501137/150922-400million "undefined") In honor of the app’s birthday, here are the five most-liked Instagrams ever. Despite all of the [cute dogs](http://time.com/4008832/17-dogs-to-follow-on-instagram/ "undefined") and latte art on the photo-sharing platform, the data proves (yet again) that “[America’s First Family](http://time.com/4061251/kardashians-americas-first-family/ "undefined")” dominates social media. **1\.** **May 25, 2015:** _Keeping Up With the Kardashians_ star and model Kendall Jenner’s elaborate heart-shaped hairdo. **2\. Sept. 4, 2015**: Taylor Swift showing off flowers that rapper and Kardashian-by-marriage [Kanye West sent her](http://time.com/4023736/kanye-west-taylor-swift-flowers/ "undefined") after she presented him with the [Video Vanguard Award](http://time.com/4016437/vmas-2015-kanye-west-taylor-swift-video-vanguard-award/ "undefined") at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. **3\. July 3, 2015:** Taylor Swift vacationing with her [boyfriend](http://time.com/3962893/calvin-harris-gushes-about-taylor-swift/ "undefined"), the DJ Calvin Harris. **4\. May 27, 2014:** Kim Kardashian marrying Kanye West. **5\. July 23, 2015:** Another Kardashian family member, Kylie Jenner, graduating from high school in Ojai, Calif. ### PHOTOS: The Rise of Mobile Phones from 1916 to Today  1916 A German field telephone station in the Aisne department of northern France during World War I. Paul Thompson—FPG/Getty Images  1970 French singer and actor Johnny Hallyday in a scene from the film 'Point de Chute' (aka 'Falling Point'). Keystone/Holton/Getty Images  1980 An early mobile phone during the Iranian Embassy siege at Princes Gate in South Kensington, London. Kypros/Getty Images  1983 Bob Maxwell, general manager of Englewood-based Mobile Telephone of Colorado, places a call on an FCC-approved radio frequency while driving to work. Lyn Alweis—Denver Post/Getty Images  1986 THE A-TEAM "The Say U.N.C.L.E. Affair" Episode 5\. (l-r) Eddie Velez as Frankie Santana, Robert Vaughn as General Hunt Stockwell, George Peppard as John 'Hannibal' Smith. Bill Dow—NBC/Getty Images  1992 Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton talks on a cell phone while meeting with Boston Mayor Ray Flynn in a New York hotel on Sept. 25. Mark Lennihan—AP  1993 Whoopi Goldberg during ShoWest in Las Vegas. Jeff Kravitz—FilmMagic/Getty Images  1997 A farmer with his family sitting on a Bullock Cart and talking on a mobile Phone, in Delhi. India Today Group/Getty Images  2001 A woman watches smoke pour out of the World Trade Center Towers in New York on September 11. Nicholas Goldberg—Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images  2011 A rebel militiaman speaks on his mobile phone after capturing territory from government troops on March 25 in Ben Jawat, Libya. John Moore—Getty Images  2011 A youth films the aftermath of tear gas police fired at protestors in Muhammed Mahmoud Street near Tahrir Square on November 23 in Cairo. Peter Macdiarmid—Getty Images  2012 Audience members take pictures of President Barack Obama at Florida Atlantic University on April 10 in Boca Raton, Florida. Marc Serota—Getty Images  2014 A teenager takes a selfie in front of Queen Elizabeth II during a walk around St. Georges Market in Belfast. The Queen has apparently voiced her dismay that when she carries out engagements she is greeted by a sea of mobile phones. Peter Macdiarmid—PA Wire/Press Association Images/AP Plus, here are the most-liked images of each year since the social network launched. **2010:** The first Instagram — taken July 16 by founder Kevin Systrom — shows a golden retriever at a taco stand called Tacos Chilakos and a foot (his girlfriend’s). **2011:** Near the end of the year (Dec. 29 to be exact), Canadian pop star Justin Bieber earned the title with this family photo of his dad, Jeremy, and toddler siblings Jaxon and Jazmyn. **2012:** A day after Halloween, One Direction stars Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik spooked fans. **2013:** The Biebs and Will Smith look like they’re having a ball on Aug. 13. **2014:** The world couldn’t get enough of Kimye’s nuptials. **2015:** The model exemplified #hairgoals. Read next: * [Watch the CEO of Instagram Describe the App’s First Photo Ever](http://time.com/4061227/instagram-first-photo/ "undefined") * [This is What the Future of Instagram Looks Like](http://time.com/4059656/this-is-what-the-future-of-instagram-looks-like/ "undefined") ### Baby Beckham Meet [**Baby Beckham**](http://instagram.com/baby.beckham "undefined"), a gorgeous (and ultra-fluffy) Samoyed who spends his days hiking and going for dips in cold mountain streams. Follow him for a nonstop adventure, but beware that you’ll probably get jealous of his life. ### Ginny [**Ginny**](http://instagram.com/ginny%5Fjrt/ "undefined") the Jack Russell Terrier has a wide range of interests, including frolicking, playing, eating treats and, most importantly, napping. ### Major [**Major**](http://instagram.com/majortheyorkie/ "undefined") the Yorkshire Terrier knows how to kick back, relax, and just enjoy life. ### Lucielle Bull Want to see beautifully composed portraits of a stunning bulldog? Then follow [**Lucy**](http://instagram.com/lucyfarted/ "undefined"). Sadly, her photos aren’t terribly frequent, but they’re always worth the wait. ### Harry [**Harry**](http://instagram.com/harrythedowniepug/ "undefined") lives in Sweden with his mom, who uses Instagram to document his “pug life.” This mostly includes eating, sleeping, competing with babies for attention, investigating American pop culture, and striking out with the ladies. ### Marnie With 1.7 million Instagram followers, [**Marnie**](http://instagram.com/marniethedog "undefined") the 12-year-old Shih Tzu is a true Internet star. She’s known for her tilted head and her perpetually lolling tongue. ### Menswear Dog [**Menswear Dog**](http://instagram.com/mensweardog "undefined") (real name: Bodhi) is an exceptionally handsome Shiba Inu with a better wardrobe than anyone you know. ### Chloe [**Chloe**](https://instagram.com/chloetheminifrenchie/ "undefined") is tiny, adorable and fashionable. And, as a French Bulldog, she is very in touch with her roots. ### Dean the Basset [**Dean**](https://instagram.com/deanthebasset/ "undefined") is known for his gloriously long ears, his deep love for lounging, and his emotive eyes. ### Lilly, Silas and Gustav For some true diversity, follow these pups: [**Lilly**](https://instagram.com/lillyandthehairless "undefined") is a Pekingese/terrier mix and [**Silas**](https://instagram.com/lillyandthehairless "undefined") is a Chinese Crested. As a bonus, you’ll also get to know a hairless cat named [**Gustav**](https://instagram.com/lillyandthehairless "undefined"). ### Burrito This is a corgi puppy. Named [**Burrito**](https://instagram.com/burrito%5Fthe%5Fcorgi/ "undefined"). He is perfect. ### Doug the Pug [**Doug the Pug**](https://instagram.com/itsdougthepug/ "undefined") is the self-declared King of Pop Culture, and once you start following him, you’ll see why. He frequently recreates scenes from your favorite TV shows, eats your favorite foods, and sometimes poses with your favorite celebrities. ### Toby [**Toby**](https://instagram.com/tobypuff/ "undefined"), also known as Tobypuff, is a remarkably fluffy chow. You’ll see him do things like learning how to swim, romping around beautiful gardens, and desperately trying to befriend other dogs. ### Snowy [**Snowy**](https://instagram.com/snowyfoxterrier/ "undefined") is a wire fox terrier with boundless energy and extraordinary cuteness. Because he’s only 3 months old, you’ll watch him grow up — and navigate the world of obedience school. ### Rufio [**Rufio**](https://instagram.com/lil%5Frufio/?hl=en "undefined") is a Pomsky, which is a Pomeranian Husky mix. And oh, what a beautiful mix that is. Sometimes you’ll see Rufio doing typical dog activities like climbing into the dishwasher; other times you’ll see him lounging at a beach resort. ### Corgnelius and Stumphrey [**Corgnelius and Stumphrey**](https://instagram.com/corgnelius "undefined") (also known by their nicknames, Corgi and Stump Stump) are two corgi brothers living in Los Angeles. After following these two, you’ll quickly see how much they love each other and how cute they are when they play together. ### Maru [**Maru**](http://instagram.com/marutaro "undefined"), a very fluffy and very smiley Shiba Inu from Japan, brings joy to his 1.9 million Instagram followers every day. 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