Meta: Now you decide what to see and what not to see on Instagram; find out how you'll get greater control over your feed...

Instagram content recommendation controls: Instagram Head Adam Mosseri has announced new 'Content Recommendation Controls' to give users greater control over their feeds. With this new feature, you can prioritize topics you enjoy and avoid content you dislike. While users previously had some options in this regard, let’s explore what is new in these updated content recommendation controls.

How to customize Instagram feed: Greater control over the algorithm
Adam Mosseri states that the company wants users to move beyond mere reliance on the algorithm and instead actively shape their own experiences based on their preferences. Consequently, these new controls are designed around interests and topics rather than specific accounts.

Posts from people I follow: A lingering issue
However, a persistent issue remains—one that users have long been highlighting. A common complaint among users is that their feeds often fail to display content from the very people they follow; they want content from the accounts they follow to be prioritized.

Furthermore, some users testing the feature reported that they could not locate the "Posts from people I follow" option within the settings at all.
This situation can be frustrating for many creators and business accounts, as their content does not always reach their followers.

Instagram stories and DM personal sharing shift: Why have friends' posts disappeared?
Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri addressed these concerns in a post on Threads. He acknowledged that while there was a time when following an account defined the Instagram experience, times have changed.
Mosseri attributed this shift to changes in user behavior. They state that people are now sharing personal posts and photos more frequently via Stories and direct messages rather than on the main feed.

Consequently, activity on the feed had declined significantly. To bridge this gap, algorithmic recommendations have been made a major part of the feed, allowing users to discover excellent content from accounts they do not follow.

Meta algorithmic recommendations: A focus on enhancing user experience
The company states that the new personalization tools aim to provide users with content tailored to their interests. This will enable users to exercise greater control over their feed experience and reduce exposure to unwanted content.

Instagram feed algorithm: Will all users benefit?
This feature is being rolled out gradually and will reach the majority of users in the near future. Ultimately, the Instagram feed could become more customized and user-centric, allowing everyone to view content aligned with their preferences.

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