If your Instagram Reels feel boring, repetitive, or totally off-track, there’s good news. Meta Platforms now allows users to reset their Instagram Reels recommendations. This feature helps remove unwanted trends, irrelevant videos, and content linked to old interests. Why reels sometimes feel “Wrong” Reels are one of the most popular features on Instagram, packed with short videos on fitness, fun, learning, and more. Last year, Meta even tested a Reels-first experience in India, where suggestions were strongly based on what users watched and liked. But the system isn’t perfect. Sometimes, watching or liking a video by mistake can confuse the algorithm. As a result, similar videos keep showing up again and again even if you don’t enjoy them. Read also: What is 80-20 rule of charging your smartphone? When should you reset the Reels algorithm? A reset helps when: Since Instagram’s algorithm depends heavily on your activity such as watching till the end, rewatching, liking, or commenting it may need a fresh start. How to reset Instagram reels recommendations? 1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile 2. Tap the three-line menu in the top-right corner 3. Select Content Preferences 4. Tap Reset suggested content 5. Review the details, accept the terms and tap on Next 6. Tap Reset suggested content again to confirm Read also: Data of 1.75 crore Instagram users exposes in major leak What happens after the reset? Once reset, Instagram will slowly learn your preferences again. You may see mixed or unusual suggestions at first. Also, keep in mind this reset cannot be undone. If your Reels feel stuck in the past, this reset can give your feed a fresh new vibe.
