The "Who You Might Know Is On Instagram" feature is designed to suggest Instagram profiles that you don't currently follow but with whom you have some connection. These connections can be based on factors such as mutual friends, shared location, contacts saved in your phone, or Facebook friends
. Instagram's algorithm uses various data points to personalize these suggestions, including:
- Mutual followers: If you and another person follow many of the same accounts, Instagram may suggest that person to you.
- Close connections: Accounts you interact with frequently or who are followed by your close friends.
- Contacts synced from your phone: If you have synced your phone contacts with Instagram, it may suggest people from your address book.
- Facebook friends: Instagram leverages your Facebook connections if your accounts are linked.
- Location proximity: People living in the same area as you may be suggested.
- Past follows and interactions on Instagram
The goal of this feature is to help users expand their social network by connecting with people they may know but haven't yet found on Instagram. It is also useful for finding friends who may be using business accounts or different usernames
. In summary, "Who You Might Know Is On Instagram" is a recommendation system that suggests people you might know based on your social graph, contacts, and interactions, helping you discover and connect with acquaintances or friends on the platform.
