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A recent report reveals that Instagram outpaced TikTok in global app downloads in 2023, showing a 20% increase. The success of Instagram's reels and its core photo features has helped it gain ground against TikTok. Despite this, TikTok still leads in average time spent on the platform, but Instagram's success poses a significant challenge.