One of the widespread criticisms of Instagram is the way it handles the feed. Back in 2017, Instagram replaced its chronological feed with an algorithmic one that decides what to show on the home page when you open the app. While we might not be getting chronological feed back anytime soon, Instagram is working on a new feature that lets you choose what you see in the timeline.
As Instagram explained in a blog post earlier this year, the algorithm uses various signals including information about the post, the person who posted, your activity, and your activity history of interacting with someone. While this sounds good in theory, it also means that you would miss out on important posts from your friends who are not actively posting on Instagram. That might change soon, as Instagram is reportedly working on a new feature to give you more control over what you browse.
Although the spotted change is not as convenient as a chronological feed, it might be the right antidote to help you reduce your screen time while staying updated with your close friends. We will have to wait to see when Instagram is planning to roll these much-needed changes to the timeline.
