Instagram will let users reset the recommendation system that powers their feeds
Instagram users will soon be able to manually reset the recommendation algorithm that determines what they see in their feeds.
Instagram users will soon be able to manually reset the recommendation algorithm that determines what they see in their feeds.
Instagram, which is owned by Facebook parent Meta Platforms, said in a blog post Tuesday that the change was particularly designed to ensure teenagers see more appropriate content.
“We want to make sure everyone on Instagram — especially teens — has safe, positive, age-appropriate experiences and feels the time they’re spending on Instagram is valuable,” the company said. “We want to give teens new ways to shape their Instagram experience, so it can continue to reflect their passions and interests as they evolve.”
In just a few steps, Instagram said, users will be able to clear the recommended content across their Explore, Reels and Feed tabs. Once in resetting mode, users can review their entire "following" list to unfollow accounts as desired.
A mock-up from Meta showing a new feature that allows people to reset their content recommendations.Instagram“Your recommendations will start to personalize again over time, showing new content based on the content and accounts you interact with,” Instagram added in the blog post.
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