Not feeling the algorithm? Instagram may finally let you fix it

[caption id="attachment_87468" align="alignnone" width="1280"] What Instagram is testingInstagram is experimenting with new features under its “Your Algorithm” initiative to give users greater control over what content appears in their feed, Reels and Explore sections.[/caption][caption id="attachment_102649" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Making controls easier to accessThe platform is testing ways to bring recommendation controls directly into the browsing experience instead of hiding them in settings, aiming to make personalisation quicker and more intuitive.[/caption][caption id="attachment_102650" align="alignnone" width="1280"] New gesture-based shortcutsOne feature being tested allows users to pull down while scrolling their feed to open the “Your Algorithm” menu, while a swipe-up gesture on Reels could trigger similar controls.[/caption][caption id="attachment_102651" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Control content on individual ReelsInstagram is also experimenting with options beneath Reels that let users indicate whether they want to see more or less of similar content, adding direct feedback signals.[/caption][caption id="attachment_102652" align="alignnone" width="1280"] How the algorithm may changeAlongside signals like likes, comments and watch time, these new inputs could help Instagram better understand user preferences and refine recommendations across the platform over time.[/caption][caption id="attachment_89524" align="alignnone" width="2049"] A shift in platform strategyInstagram head Adam Mosseri said the goal is to make “Your Algorithm” a core part of the app experience rather than just a background setting users rarely interact with.[/caption][caption id="attachment_102653" align="alignnone" width="1280"] What users still wantDespite these tests, many users continue to ask Instagram to prioritise posts from accounts they follow, instead of pushing recommended content from unfamiliar creators to the top.[/caption]