Instagram s algorithm is one of the most talked-about and misunderstood features of the platform. In 2025, with over 2.5 billion monthly active users worldwide, Instagram continues to be a major hub ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

As we all know, the Instagram algorithm has a strong impact on how your Instagram posts, reels and stories perform. Algorithms change frequently and can sometimes diminish the virality of ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Welcome to the fascinating world of Instagram stories. If you use Instagram, you’ve probably shared or watched these fun, short videos ...

Instagram is updating its algorithm to enhance child safety. Accounts featuring children will no longer be recommended to “potentially suspicious adults,” with additional features hiding comments and ...

Instagram is rolling out a new tool called Your Algorithm that gives you direct control over the videos that fill your Reels tab. Your interests shift as time moves on. Now your feed can shift with ...

Aggregator accounts sharing reposted content are going to be removed from Instagram’s recommendations. Aggregator accounts sharing reposted content are going to be removed from Instagram’s ...

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 ...

When Charli xcx turned a simple aesthetic experiment into a cultural “Brat Summer” takeover on Instagram, she had the algorithm to thank. With 500 million Instagram users vying for attention daily, ...