Instagram Is Bringing Newer Posts to the Top of Its Feed

The network moved from chronological to algorithm-based in June 2016

It’s not quite a return to Instagram’s chronological feed, but it’s a start.

The Facebook-owned photo- and video-sharing service announced in June 2016 that its feed would be curated by an algorithm, rather than merely appearing in chronological order, and that move proved unpopular with many users.

Instagram announced in a blog post Thursday that it is tweaking its algorithm to help ensure that newer posts appear closer to the top, writing, “With these changes, your feed will feel more fresh, and you won’t miss the moments you care about.

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