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Instagram Reels Surge: 50% of Ads by 2025

1/20/2026

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  • In 2025, more than half of Instagram ads ran in Reels, up from 35% in 2024.
  • Reels accounted for 46% of time spent on Instagram, up from 37%.
  • The shift boosts engagement and ad revenue potential, though monetization lags behind the main feed.
  • Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Instagram and Facebook Reels surpassed a $50 billion annual run rate, with further growth expected in Meta's upcoming financial report.