In this article, we’ll share some simple tips to help you reset the recommended videos and posts you see in your Instagram feed and start fresh by viewing different content.
Instagram uses a variety of factors to show you videos, posts, ads, and other content it thinks will interest you. One of the most important is your viewing history.
For example, even if you watch just a couple of videos of someone dancing in revealing clothing, you’ll soon find that your recommendations are full of similar videos.
If you give your phone to someone else and they browse content of their choosing, your future recommendations may be based on that content and completely unrelated to your interests.
If you don’t want to see suggested content, you can reset your settings and take a few more steps to customize Instagram’s recommendations.
How to reset content settings on Instagram
1) Open the Instagram app, select your profile and tap the three-line menu icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
2) Select the ” Content Settings “ section .
3) Click Reset recommended content and then Next .
4) You can see who you’re following and review your ad topics. You can skip this step. Afterward, click “Reset Recommended Content” and confirm.
After a few seconds, you’ll see confirmation that your recommended content settings have been reset.
How to change recommendation settings
The Reset Recommendations settings also include several additional options to choose whether you want to see potentially inappropriate and political content.
You can also add specific words and phrases to block. Posts with these words and phrases in hashtags will not be displayed.
Mark posts as interesting and uninteresting
If you don’t like a video or suggested post on Instagram, simply click the “Not interested” button. Conversely, if you like something and want to see more similar content, click the “Interested” button. These buttons usually appear after you reset your content preferences.
Even if you don’t see these buttons, you can tap the three-dot icon and select “Interested” or “Not interested.” Over time, Instagram will get better at understanding what content you like and what you don’t.
Review your subscriptions
Instagram also considers your following list to show you recommended content. For example, if you follow Tesla, Ford, Toyota, and other similar brands, Instagram may frequently suggest videos and posts related to cars. Review your following list every few months and unfollow accounts that no longer interest you.
These simple tips will help you get rid of unnecessary content on Instagram and fill your feed with what you love.
