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How does the Instagram algorithm decide which Reels to show on the Explore page nowadays
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How does the Instagram algorithm decide which Reels to show on the Explore page nowadays
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Instagram official how ranking works Explore Reels signals watch time likes sends 2025 2026 Google ↗
Instagram ranking explained Explore recommendations Reels signals 2025 2026 Mosseri Google ↗
4 cited sources
- Scaling the Instagram Explore recommendations system · engineering.fb.com
- Instagram Shares New Explainer on How its Feed, Reels and Stories Algorithms Work · www.socialmediatoday.com
- How the Instagram Algorithm Works: Up-to-Date 2026 Guide · buffer.com
- How the Instagram Algorithm Works: Up-to-Date 2026 Guide · buffer.com
Queries
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| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Instagram official how ranking works Explore Reels signals watch time likes sends 2025 2026 OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | — | — | — | 1x of 1 | |
Instagram ranking explained Explore recommendations Reels signals 2025 2026 Mosseri OBSERVED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | — | — | — | — | 1x of 1 |