High school calculus is probably the last time you had to think about algorithms—if you’re lucky, that is. But for performers and content creators alike, there’s a new algorithm to worry about: ...

In 2025, the Instagram algorithm has become more advanced than ever, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to decide what content users see in their Feeds, Reels, Stories, Explore pages, ...

When social media first became popular, it was pretty simple. Whether it was Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, the people in your network posted their thoughts and you were able to read them. Then, ...

The new Instagram feature reveals what the algorithm thinks you like and lets you adjust it, reshaping how content gets recommended on Reels. Instagram launched Your Algorithm in the U.S. today, a ...

Sends-to-reach ratio is a crucial ranking factor on Instagram. Instagram aims to promote content that users actively share with others. Creating shareable content can potentially improve reach and ...

Instagram is upgrading its user experience by offering a new tool that exposes elements of its short video player Reels’ algorithm. The update lets the user understand the algorithm behind their feed ...

Being “seen” on Instagram isn’t just about great content anymore, it’s about how the algorithm decides who deserves attention. Likes, reach, and visibility are all filtered through Instagram’s AI. The ...

Crack the code of Instagram’s 2026 algorithm with insider secrets and proven IG engagement tips to maximize your content’s reach and visibility. Pixabay, ALUREAN Instagram's algorithm has always been ...

Instagram is overhauling its recommendation algorithm for Reels to boost “original content” in a move that will have significant implications for aggregator accounts and others that primarily repost ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How to Reset Your Instagram Algorithm and Start Fresh - Images courtesy of Meta. The modern internet is ruled by algorithms. When ...

Meta is giving Instagram users a rare glimpse into why certain posts are showing up on their Reels, the platform’s feed of algorithmically curated videos. Starting today, users will now see a list of ...

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