Instagram has begun to implement one of the most anticipated features by its users: the ability to reorganize the profile feed without relying on the chronological order of posts.
The feature had been anticipated over a year ago by Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, and has finally started to roll out to the platform's mobile applications.
Instagram started to implement one of the most anticipated features by its users
What changes in Instagram with the feed reorganization
The main novelty is that users can now move posts within their profile grid according to their preferences.
Until now, the order of posts was determined by the publication date. With this update, it will be possible to modify the location of each piece of content regardless of when it was shared.
From Meta, they acknowledged that the launch took longer than expected. In statements to USA Today, the company explained: "We know this has been delayed for a long time, but we wanted to take the necessary time to do it right."
What changes on Instagram with the feed reorganization
How to reorganize Instagram profile posts
The new tool is available directly from each user's profile. To access the feature, follow these steps:
Go to the Instagram profile.
Press and hold any post in the grid.
Select the option "Reorder Grid".
Drag the posts to the desired position.
Save the changes made.
The option appears alongside the already known features of "Pin to Main Grid" and "Archive".
How to reorganize posts on your Instagram profile
What limitations does the new Instagram feature have
According to the information released, there are no restrictions on modifying the location of posts within the grid.
However, pinned content will continue to appear at the top of the profile, regardless of the other changes made.
This allows for a combination of featured posts with a completely personalized organization of the feed.
What limitations does the new Instagram feature have
On which devices is the feed reorganization available
For now, the feature has started to roll out exclusively on the mobile applications of Instagram for iOS and Android.
The tool is not available from web browsers, so modifications must be made from compatible phones or tablets.
On which devices is feed rearrangement available
Instagram increasingly bets on personalization
The arrival of this tool coincides with the rollout of Instagram Plus, the paid version of the social network.
The strategy aims to offer greater customization options for profiles, a trend that is gaining prominence within digital platforms.
Additionally, the launch confirms a feature that had already been anticipated in 2022 by application reverse engineering specialist Alessandro Paluzzi, who had detected that Instagram was working on this feature.
