How to change your Instagram algorithm to a chronological feed

Six years after switching from a chronological feed to an algorithm, Instagram unveiled the option for users to control what is shown in their feed.

You can use the default algorithm that includes suggested posts, or you can choose between a chronological feed with posts by all accounts you follow. Separately, you can also choose to see posts from 50 of your favorite accounts. Adding accounts to your favorites list will also prioritize them on your algorithm controlled feed.

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We will walk you through how to change your feed preferences.

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How to change your Instagram algorithm to a chronological feed:

Total Time

• 1min

What You Need

• Smartphone
• Instagram app

Step 1: Open Instagram.

Step 2: Tap "Instagram" in the upper left hand corner.

Step 3: Select "Following."

When you close the Instagram app and open it up again, it will default to the "Home" feed, so you need do this every time you want to see a chronological feed.

How to add someone to your Favorites list:

Total Time

• 2min

What You Need

• Smartphone
• Instagram app

Step 1: Open Instagram.

Step 2: Tap "Instagram" in the upper left hand corner.

Step 3: Select "Favorites."

Step 4: Select "Add favorites."

Step 5: Select the up to 50 people you want on your favorites list.

Once you add an account to your Favorites list its posts will appear in the Favorites feed.

How to see your Favorites feed:

Total Time

• 2 min

What You Need

• Smartphone
• Instagram app

Step 1: Open Instagram.

Step 2: Tap "Instagram" in the upper left hand corner.

Step 3: Select "Favorites."

Happy scrolling!