Instagram is set to introduce a new feature that will allow users to reset recommended posts, restarting the algorithm. This long-awaited addition will provide a “fresh start” for users who feel their feed, reels, and explore pages have become too cluttered with irrelevant content.
In a post on Tuesday, parent company Meta said the reset tool will effectively clear a user’s feed of content suggested by the platform’s algorithm.
“In just a few taps, you’ll be able to clear your recommended content across Explore, Reels, and Feed and start fresh,” Instagram said in the post.
“Your recommendations will start to personalize again over time, showing new content based on the content and accounts you interact with. When resetting, you’ll also have the option to review the accounts you’re following and unfollow any that share content you no longer want to see.”
The feature is still under testing, but the company has confirmed that it will be available globally soon. Those who want to reset recommendations will be able to do so by navigating to the “content preferences” screen and selecting “reset suggested content”.
From there, users will also be able to review the most shown accounts on their feed, unfollow those that no longer interest them, and choose ad topics they want to see less.
Many users have expressed frustration with Instagram’s algorithm, which can often serve up content that doesn’t align with their interests. This upcoming feature will give users the chance to take control of their feeds for a more enjoyable experience.
