# Voyeuristic Photo Tools SnapQuest Allows Users to See Instagram Shares Around the World By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-06-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapquest References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/snapquest-website) & [nyc.snapquest.me](http://nyc.snapquest.me/) Sure to creep out more than a few privacy-concerned [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagraph) users, SnapQuest is a newly launched project that allows users to see [photos from around the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pic-2-planet). Constantly updating in real time, Snapquest relies on [open privacy settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-home-safe) in order to operate. When a user enters the site, they must choose a location they'd like to view and from there can choose a particular 'pin' on a map for a more accurate picture of a given place. The feed then uploads random photos from users in the area. Providing a huge array of photos from a wide audience, this is an addicting although guilty pleasure. More than likely to conjure up a fair bit of controversy, this is a slightly violating but intriguing site sure to change the way users understand Instagram. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Real-time Location-based Photo Aggregator:** SnapQuest's ability to gather and display user-generated images from various locations around the world in real-time presents an opportunity to disrupt location-based advertising and tourism marketing. - **Privacy-focused Diversity and Inclusion Education:** SnapQuest's ability to display Instagram photos from different parts of the world could be leveraged as an educational tool to teach about cultural diversity and privacy concerns. - **Social Media Data Analytics:** SnapQuest can present a unique opportunity for social media analytics companies to analyze the patterns and trends observed among uploaded photos. ### Where This Applies - **Social Media:** SnapQuest presents an opportunity for social media companies to ramp up their watchful eye on privacy and safeguard their user's information. - **Travel and Tourism:** SnapQuest presents an opportunity for travel and tourism marketers to promote location-based tourism services and events by integrating with SnapQuest's real-time photo aggregator using digital and mobile advertising. - **Data Privacy:** SnapQuest calls for a greater measure of compliance with data privacy regulations amid the growing concerns for personal data access and usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visualized Social Media Data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagraph.md) - [Real-Time Social Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-maps.md) - [Interactive Travel Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sseennapp.md) - [Safety-Oriented Social Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-10.md) - [Visual Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnow.md) - [City Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-exploration-app.md) - [Travel-Friendly Location Scouting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locationscout.md) - [Location-Based Photo Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-picture-albums.md) - [Sunset-Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharing-sunset.md)