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Can you explain the main Instagram algorithm ranking factors for Reels right now, especially regarding audio choices and watch time?

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Can you explain the main Instagram algorithm ranking factors for Reels right now, especially regarding audio choices and watch time?
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Instagram Reels ranking factors 2026 official watch time sends likes audio recommendations Adam MosseriGoogle ↗
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Instagram official how ranking works Reels watch time audio trending audio ranking signalsGoogle ↗
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Instagram Reels ranking factors 2026 official watch time sends likes audio recommendations Adam Mosseri Google ↗
Instagram official how ranking works Reels watch time audio trending audio ranking signals Google ↗

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Instagram Reels ranking factors 2026 official watch time sends likes audio recommendations Adam Mosseri
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Instagram official how ranking works Reels watch time audio trending audio ranking signals
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