To reset your Instagram algorithm and refresh the content you see on your feed, reels, and explore page, follow these steps:
- Open Instagram and go to your profile.
- Tap the three-bar “More options” icon in the top right corner.
- Scroll down to the section called “What you see” and tap on “Content preferences.”
- Tap “Reset suggested content.”
- Follow the on-screen instructions and confirm by tapping “Reset suggested content” again.
Before finalizing, Instagram gives you the option to review and unfollow accounts if you want to refine your feed further. After resetting, your recommendations will start fresh, showing a mix of new content. Your followed accounts, ads, posts, stories, and messages remain unchanged. The algorithm will relearn your preferences based on your new interactions over time
. This reset is useful if your interests have changed, you want to avoid distressing content, or you want to discover new creators and perspectives. It helps clear out unwanted or repetitive content that the algorithm had previously learned to show you
. In summary, the reset feature is a straightforward way to wipe the slate clean on your Instagram algorithm without losing your account data, enabling a fresh start on what content is recommended to you
