What did Indians 'like' most on Facebook, Instagram in 2016?

That Facebook and Instagram are an integral part of our daily lives is a fact known to all.

Each year, Facebook reviews the moments, events and trends that people shared and talked most about.

As 2016 nears its end, here's a list of top moments from the year, along with - for the first time - the top Live videos from this year.

Facebook in India has:

•166 million Monthly Active Users (MAU)

•159 million Mobile MAU

•85 million Daily Active Users (DAU)

•81 million Mobile DAU

Top 10 most talked about topics from India in 2016 on Facebook:

1.Diwali

2.Cricket

3.Uri attacks and surgical attacks

4.M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (Movie)

 

5.Hardwell (India Tour)

6.Priyanka Chopra

7.Rio Olympics

8.Pokemon Go

9.Pathankot

10.iPhone 7 launch

TOP 10 LIVE VIDEOS on Facebook from India:

https://www.facebook.com/ajaz.qamer/videos/1769859169954467/

https://www.facebook.com/sonakshisinhaofficial/videos/10154155457904701/

https://www.facebook.com/AmitabhBachchan/videos/1440239589343159/

https://www.facebook.com/IamSRK/videos/1660059270686996/

https://www.facebook.com/aajtak/videos/10154902993692580/

https://www.facebook.com/KajolDevgan/videos/1756974501230484/

https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodTabloidOfficial/videos/1183974758358529/

https://www.facebook.com/aajtak/videos/10154980331897580/

https://www.facebook.com/AAPkaArvind/videos/1129804343783728/

https://www.facebook.com/AjayDevgn/videos/1067612059943103/

Global Top Moments on Facebook

1. US Presidential Election

2. Brazilian Politics

3. Pokemon Go

4. Black Lives Matter

5. Rodrigo Duterte & Philippine Presidential Election

6. Olympics

7. Brexit

8. Super Bowl

9. David Bowie

10. Muhammad Ali

For the first time, Facebook has also shared a list of the top ten global Live videos:

1. Candace Payne, Chewbacca Mom

2. Ted Yoder, Soundscapes

3. Buzzfeed, Countdown to the next presidential election

4. Atlanta Buzz, People are lining up to hug police officers in Dallas

5. NBC News, Election results

6. Under the Hood, Video of a truck completely carved out of wood

7. Viral Thread, Population count from US to CA

8. CNN, Election results on Empire State building

9. Dena Blizzard, Pokemon Go for moms "Chardonnay Go"

10. Super Deluxe, Election map

The top 10 moments of this year's Year in Review were measured by how frequently a topic was mentioned in Facebook posts made between January 1 and November 27, 2016.

To put this list together, mentions were analyzed in an aggregated, anonymized way and then ranked to create a snapshot of the year on Facebook.

The top 10 Live videos were measured by total cumulative views.

"Your Year in Review"

This month, many people will also see a personalized video in their News Feed of their meaningful moments from 2016 that they can edit and share with family and friends.

Downloads:

•Facebook's 2016 Year in Review Video

•"Your Year in Review" Video

•Candace Payne Live Screenshot

Most Instagrammed locations of 2016 from India:

-Marine Drive, Mumbai

-Taj Mahal

-Hauz Khas Village, New Dehli

-Juhu Beach, Mumbai

-India Gate, New Dehli

-Baga Beach, Goa

-Connaught Place, New Dehli

-Select CITYWALK, New Delhi

-Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab

-Nandi Hills, Bangalore

Most Used Hashtags from India:

#love

#instagood

#fun

#india

#instagram

#picoftheday

#instapic

#instadaily

#instalike

#photooftheday

Most Instagrammed Days in India:

10/30/16 - Diwali, Festival of Lights

11/14/16 - Children's Day

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