Instagram wants you to personalize your Reels algorithm for 2026

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Instagram Has Unveiled a New Way for Users to Personalize Reels Algorithm for 2026

In an effort to further tailor its users' experiences on the platform, Instagram has introduced a new feature that allows English-language users to customize their Reels algorithm for 2026. This innovative tool enables users to highlight specific topics that they want to see more or less of in their feed.

Upon launching the feature, users are presented with a selection of topics that Meta's AI thinks they're interested in based on their recent activity. They can then remove or add new categories to refine their preferences. Additionally, there's a separate field for identifying what they want to see less of – an essential step for those who wish to avoid certain content.

A novel aspect of this feature is the "build your 2026 algorithm" option, which allows users to highlight three specific topics in particular that they'd like to prioritize. This personalized approach promises to deliver a more relevant and curated feed tailored to each user's unique interests.

In a recent test, it was discovered that tweaking preferred topics resulted in the algorithm adjusting its recommendations surprisingly quickly. However, the classification of content remains an area for improvement, as Meta's systems struggled to distinguish between related yet distinct topics – such as snowboarding and freestyle skiing.

While users can now exercise greater control over their Reels feed, it appears that the new feature won't extend to avoiding ads entirely. Upon attempting to add "ads" to their "what you want to see less of" list, users were met with an error message stating "no results found." This limitation highlights a gap in the current implementation.

Despite this limitation, the introduction of this personalized algorithm control offers Instagram users a fresh way to shape their Reels experience. By providing more granular customization options, the platform is further cementing its position as a key player in the realm of social media and video-sharing platforms.
 
I'm loving this new feature on Instagram 🤩! It's so cool that they're finally giving us users a way to take control of our Reels algorithm, you know? I mean, think about it - we've all been scrolling through our feeds for hours, only to see the same old content repeated over and over. But now, with this new feature, we can actually tell Instagram what we want to see more or less of! It's like having a personal TV channel 📺.

And I love that they're calling it "build your 2026 algorithm" - isn't that just the coolest thing? It's like, yeah, I get it. My interests are gonna change next year, so let me set up my own customized algorithm now! 💡 Plus, getting to highlight three specific topics is a great way to make sure we're getting only the best content in our feeds.

Of course, there are still some limitations - like not being able to avoid ads entirely. But come on, can't they just add that feature too? 🤷‍♀️ That would be amazing!

Overall, though, I'm super stoked about this new feature. It's gonna make Instagram feel way more personalized and fun. And who knows - maybe it'll even help us discover some new favorite Reels! 😉
 
🤔 I'm low-key hyped about this new feature 🚀! As someone who's always struggling to get rid of that 1% of ads in my feed, it's nice to see Instagram giving us more control over our algorithm 🙏. However, if they can fix the "no results found" thing for ads, that'd be a major win 💯. Still, I'm excited to try out this new feature and see how it changes my Reels experience 😊. Maybe I'll even use it to get more of those sick skate vids in my feed 🎥👍!
 
I'm low-key impressed with Instagram's latest move 🤔 but it feels like they're just trying to buy our loyalty with fancy features. I mean, have you seen the way they're handling ad revenue? It's all about maximizing profits over user experience. They're still gonna show us ads even if we try to "opt out" – that's just good old-fashioned manipulation 😒.

And let's talk about the AI system's limitations 🤖. If it can't even tell the difference between related topics, how can we trust it to deliver a more curated feed? It's like they're trying to make us believe their algorithm is personal when really it's just a fancy filter on top of the same old content.

But hey, I guess this new feature does give us some control 💪. We can try to influence what we see in our feeds and maybe – just maybe – Instagram will listen to our demands. But until they address those ad revenue issues and improve their AI system, I'll be skeptical 🤷‍♂️.
 
omg u guys i am SOOOO hyped about instagram's new algo tweak 🤩 i mean like literally being able to personalize my reel feed for 2026 sounds like a dream come true! i've been saying it for ages that instagram needs more control over what we see in our feeds and now they're finally listening 👂 the fact that i can highlight specific topics or even add "ads" (ugh) to what i want to see less of is just genius 🤓 but like seriously why did they limit it to only 3 main topics? wouldn't be cool if we could customize our algo with like 10+ categories?! 🤔
 
I'm super stoked about this new feature on Instagram 🤩! It's like, totally awesome that we get to have more control over what shows up in our feed. I mean, who doesn't want to see more videos about their fave hobbies or interests? The "build your 2026 algorithm" thingy is genius – it's like having your own personal AI butler 👍. But, gotta say, the ad thing is kinda whack 🤔. Can't we just avoid those altogether?! Still, this new feature is a major win for Instagram and proves they're still on top of things 💡. Bring on the personalized Reels feed!
 
🤔 I'm loving this new feature on Instagram! It's finally giving us users some control over what we see in our feeds. I mean, who doesn't want to avoid those annoying ads? 🚫 They need to work on getting around that "no results found" thing tho. But seriously, being able to tailor my Reels algorithm is gonna make a huge difference for me. I'm all about discovering new creators and content that resonates with me. And it's awesome that they're giving us the option to highlight specific topics we want more or less of. I'm low-key hoping they'll also add a way to filter out those super cheesy workout vids 😉
 
I'm really glad they're giving us more control over our Reels feed 😊. It's about time we got to choose what topics we see more or less of, right? The new feature is super intuitive - it just makes sense that we should be able to tell Instagram what we want to see more or less of. And the "build your 2026 algorithm" option is genius 💡. I mean, who doesn't love having a say in what content shows up in their feed?

But I do have to say, I'm a bit disappointed they can't avoid ads entirely 🤔. It's just so annoying when you're trying to customize your feed and you realize that some things are just off-limits. Maybe they'll work on that later? In the meantime, at least we've got more control over what we see. And I'm curious to see how well this new feature will improve the overall user experience 🤔. One thing's for sure - it's going to be interesting to see how Instagram users choose to use their newfound powers 🔮!
 
I'm hyped about this new feature 🤩. As someone who's always been obsessed with fashion and beauty content, I can already imagine myself tailoring my Reels feed to only show me the latest trends and hauls. It'll be so much easier to find inspiration for my next outfit or makeup look! 💄👗 The fact that I can highlight specific topics is genius 🤓. Can't wait to give it a try and see how it improves my experience on the platform 💕.
 
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