How to change your Instagram algorithm to a chronological feed

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

Now 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.

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

How to change your Instagram algorithm to a chronological feed:

1. Open Instagram

2. Tap “Home” in the upper left hand corner

Tap “Home.”
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3. Select “Following”

Tap “Following.”
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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:

1. Open Instagram

2. Tap “Home” in the upper left hand corner

Tap “Home.”
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3. Select “Manage favorites”

4. Select the 50 people you want on your Favorites list

Once an account is on your Favorites it will appear here.

Your Favorites list is found under “Manage Favorites.”
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How to see your Favorites feed

1. Open Instagram

2. Tap “Home in the upper left hand corner

Tap “Home.”
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3. Select “Favorites”

Happy scrolling!