Ok, so last week my friend Priya was like โDude what happened to your Instagram??โ because my comments had disappeared from her posts. And tbh I had no clue what she was talking about until I checked my feed andโฆ oof. ๐ญ
Let me explain what happened and how I fixed it, how to reset instagram algorithm (because I know Iโm not the only one whose Instagram feed is a MESS rn).
How I Destroyed My Feed (Donโt Do This): Instagram update 2024
It started during exam week when I couldnโt sleep. Big mistake: I watched ONE video about this girl making Dalgona coffee with her grandmother. Cute, right? But then Instagram was like โOH YOU LIKE COOKING??โ and suddenly my entire feed was:
- Weird 2-minute biryani recipes (pls no)
- Random aunties making butter chicken
- Some guy making pasta in a coffee maker (??)
- 500 different ways to make Maggi
And zero posts from my actual friends. Zero. Nada. Not even my sisterโs engagement pics showed up! ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
What Worked (After Many Failed Attempts)
First, let me tell you what DIDNโT work:
- Logging out and back in (duh)
- Making a second account (waste of time)
- Asking my tech-savvy cousin (he just laughed)
But then I figured out some stuff that fixed my feed:
1. The Instagram Detox (hardest part tbh)
- Didnโt open Instagram for TWO WHOLE DAYS
- My friends thought I was dead
I missed my cousinโs cat pics
I almost caved when my crush posted (my friend told me)
2. The Great Cleanup
I went through my following list during a boring lecture
- Unfollowed like 50 food pages I didnโt even remember following
I found my old cringy fan account from 2016 (we donโt talk about that) - Cleared my search history (so many embarrassing searches omg)
3. Training The Algorithm (like teaching a stubborn puppy)
I started actually watching my friendsโ posts
- Left genuine comments (not just โ๐๐๐โ)
- Saved posts I cared about
- Ignored all those โsuggestedโ posts (even the funny ones)
Did It Work? how to reset instagram algorithm
Week 1: Instagram was SO confused. At that time I tried to explain cryptocurrency to my dad.
Week 2: Started seeing more friend posts! But still got random cooking videos (Instagram pls let it go)
Week 3: FINALLY! My feed was back to:
- My best friendโs daily coffee pics
- My cousinโs cat doing cat things
- College group updates
- That one friend who posts gym selfies every 2 hours (but I want to see those so itโs fine)
Extra Tips (From Someone Who Learned The Hard Way)
- Donโt scroll Instagram at 3 AM. Just donโt. Nothing good happens at 3 AM. Trust me.
- If you see a weird video, KEEP SCROLLING. Donโt even watch it for 2 seconds. Instagram is watching you as my mom watches me near the snack cabinet.
- Comment actual words. Instagram knows when youโre just keyboard-smashing.
- Use those โNot Interestedโ buttons like your life depends on it.
The Real TalkโInstagram update 2024
Look, fixing your Instagram feed is like trying to convince your mom that pizza is a balanced meal. It takes time and patience.
But itโs worth it because now I see posts from people I care about instead of random uncles making butter chicken in 50 different ways (sorry Uncle Ji).
Also, can we talk about how Instagram keeps trying to make me learn dance steps?? Like no, I already embarrass myself enough at weddings, thank you very much. ๐
Update (because I know youโll ask):
Day 45: My feed is finally normal-ish! Although Instagram still throws in a random cooking video once in a while like โRemember when you used to love us?โ NO INSTAGRAM I DONโT WANT TO MAKE COFFEE IN A PRESSURE COOKER.
Drop a comment if youโve ever ruined your feed at 3 AM too! We can start a support group or something lol.
P.S. If youโre reading this, Instagram algorithm, PLEASE JUST SHOW ME MY FRIENDSโ POSTS IN ORDER. Thatโs all we want.
P.P.S. To the person who invented those 2-minute biryani videos โ my dadi wants to have a word with you. ๐ค
