Instagram now lets you reset your recommendations and start over

One of the most exciting innovations to date is soon to be tested on Instagram. According to a Meta blog article, the social media network has begun to provide select users the option to reset their Instagram algorithm suggestions across Explore, Reels, and Feed to a fresh start.

"In addition to providing built-in protections from sensitive content with Teen Accounts, we want to give teens new ways to shape their Instagram experience so it can continue to reflect their passions and interests as they evolve," according to the blog entry.

Nonetheless, the ability to reset Instagram's algorithm is open as a test for everyone. This is how you do it:

• The Instagram app has a new Content Preferences option.
• Select Reset Content Suggestion.
• Review the people and subjects you follow, and then take this new start.

Following that, Instagram will begin to display suggestions for topics that may differ from what users often view. The social networking site claims the reset cannot be reversed, but suggestions will get more personalised as you like, share, and interact with the app.

It will also not affect who you follow or ad subjects, though you can adjust them before resetting. Finally, this will not remove the data that Instagram uses to customise your experience in "other ways."

Instagram claims it will help you enhance the app's algorithm recommendations. For instance, on the Explore page, you can hit the three dots in the corner of the post and choose "Interested" or "Not Interested".

Instagram also discusses the additional tools it provides to teenagers to improve their suggestions and overall experience. In a few countries, kids can select themes they want to see more of, switch to a Following Feed to see information from accounts they follow in chronological order, and the social media platform even prioritises Close Friends, giving teens "more control over who sees their stories."