The content recommendations made by social media algorithms have often been the subject of discussion. Users, on many occasions and for different reasons, They are not happy with what they are shownand that is why a change like the one that is going to be introduced is appreciated Goal in instagram. The social network is testing a new feature that will allow you to reset the algorithm and that the experience will be like the first time they entered Instagram and they still didn’t have a road made. This Reset Recommendations feature in Feed, Reels and Explore sections ‘will soon roll out globally’.
The new feature will be available to users of all ages, including teen accounts. ‘We want to make sure that everyone on Instagram, especially teenagers, have safe, positive, age-appropriate experiences and feel that the time they spend on Instagram is valuable. In addition to providing built-in protections against sensitive content with teen accounts, we want to give teens new ways to shape their experience on Instagram, so it can continue to reflect their passions and interests as they evolve,’ explains Meta in a post on his blog.
Recommendations can be deleted with ‘just a few taps’ and ‘they will start to customize again over time’ based on the accounts and content the user interacts with. Before resetting them, you can review which accounts you are following to decide if you want to continue doing sowhich will help reshape the new recommendations that will be developed.
How to reset the Instagram algorithm
To do so, follow these steps:
- Open instagram on your mobile.
- Tap on your profile picture and then in the menu three horizontal bars to access Settings and activity.
- In the section what you seeclick on Suggested content.
- Tap on Reset suggested content.
- A message will warn you that the action cannot be undone and that you will begin to receive recommendations on topics other than the usual ones that will be personalized over time. Click on Following.
- Check the profiles and topics you follow. Once finished, tap Reset suggested content.