High school calculus is probably the last time you had to think about algorithms—if you’re lucky, that is. But for performers and content creators alike, there’s a new algorithm to worry about: ...

In 2025, the Instagram algorithm has become more advanced than ever, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to decide what content users see in their Feeds, Reels, Stories, Explore pages, ...

Instagram is overhauling its recommendation algorithm for Reels to boost “original content” in a move that will have significant implications for aggregator accounts and others that primarily repost ...

Crack the code of Instagram’s 2026 algorithm with insider secrets and proven IG engagement tips to maximize your content’s reach and visibility. Pixabay, ALUREAN Instagram's algorithm has always been ...

When Instagram launched Reels in 2020, the app was angling to compete with TikTok in the short-form video space – what it didn’t anticipate was the vast proliferation of aggregated content. As larger ...

This guide has all the Instagram hacks you need to improve your privacy, reduce annoyances, and to reset your Instagram ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a novelty on Instagram, it is the default setting. In response, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri is signaling a strategic pivot, arguing that when AI content is ...

While Instagram users can still search for hashtags to find relevant content, the platform recently removed the ability to follow hashtags, so users no longer see posts that include hashtags they have ...