# Instagram can track anything you do on any website in their in-app browser

**URL:** <https://forum.devtalk.com/t/instagram-can-track-anything-you-do-on-any-website-in-their-in-app-browser/68723>\
**Category:** In The News\
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**Created:** [12 August 2022 14:00 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/instagram-can-track-anything-you-do-on-any-website-in-their-in-app-browser/68723 "2022-08-12T14:00:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/user_avatar/forum.devtalk.com/communitynews/32/1113_2.png) [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\
**Post date:** [12 August 2022 14:00 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/instagram-can-track-anything-you-do-on-any-website-in-their-in-app-browser/68723/1 "2022-08-12T14:00:15Z")

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> The iOS Instagram and Facebook app render all third party links and ads within their app using a custom in-app browser. This [causes various risks for the user](https://krausefx.com/blog/follow-user), with the host app being able to track every single interaction with external websites, from all form inputs like passwords and addresses, to every single tap.

Read in full here:

[https://krausefx.com/blog/ios-privacy-instagram-and-facebook-can-track-anything-you-do-on-any-website-in-their-in-app-browser](https://krausefx.com/blog/ios-privacy-instagram-and-facebook-can-track-anything-you-do-on-any-website-in-their-in-app-browser)

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**Author:** ![grantdylan](https://forum.devtalk.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/5fc32e/32.png) [@grantdylan](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/grantdylan)\
**Post date:** [21 January 2023 02:39 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/instagram-can-track-anything-you-do-on-any-website-in-their-in-app-browser/68723/3 "2023-01-21T02:39:10Z")

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It’s definitely concerning to hear about the level of tracking that Instagram and Facebook can do through their in-app browser.

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**Author:** ![grantdylan](https://forum.devtalk.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/5fc32e/32.png) [@grantdylan](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/grantdylan)\
**Post date:** [23 January 2023 20:29 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/instagram-can-track-anything-you-do-on-any-website-in-their-in-app-browser/68723/4 "2023-01-23T20:29:49Z")

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As a business owner, I understand the importance of using social media platforms like Instagram to promote my products and services. However, I also want to ensure that my customers’ privacy is respected. In light of this information, I’ll be more cautious about the links and ads I share on Instagram.