Instagram will give users a ‘fresh start’, allow them to reset their recommendations

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You know how your Instagram feed gets stuck in kind of a loop and you see the same creators/pages often? Not anymore as Instagram is testing a new feature which will give users a chance to reset their recommendations. “In just a few taps, you’ll be able to clear your recommended content across Explore, Reels and Feed and start fresh,” said Meta in a blog post.

The social media platform further said that over time the recommendations will get personalised again based on the content and accounts you interact with. “When resetting, you’ll also have the option to review the accounts you’re following and unfollow any that share content you no longer want to see,” said Meta. The feature will roll out to all users soon, according to Meta. It’s not known when the feature will reflect for all users.

The new feature is targeted at bringing new safety features for teens. However, it will be available for all users. “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,” the company said in the blog post. "We want to make sure everyone on Instagram – especially teens – has safe, positive, age-appropriate experiences and feels the time they’re spending on Instagram is valuable," added Meta.