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June 8, 2021
How Instagram Algorithms Work
Instagram has shed more light on how its algorithms work - in a move designed to counter misconceptions and improve transparency for users.
The company goes into detail about what their algorithm looks like and how they have more than one operating within the platform. Other areas discussed in detail include how they rank posts, Reels and Explorer as well as user activity - and how they come together as part of the overall experience.
They also touch on ‘shadowbanning’ or silencing user posts that have been in the news recently.
