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What are the main Instagram algorithm ranking factors right now in 2024 for reels versus carousels since my engagement has completely tanked?

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries11/1/2026
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.

SEED QUERY
What are the main Instagram algorithm ranking factors right now in 2024 for reels versus carousels since my engagement has completely tanked?
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
Instagram official how ranking works Reels Feed Explore ranking signals watch time sends likes 2026 Adam Mosseri carousel rankingGoogle ↗
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Instagram 2024 ranking factors Reels carousels watch time sends saves official Instagram creatorsGoogle ↗
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Searches and sources

ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
Instagram official how ranking works Reels Feed Explore ranking signals watch time sends likes 2026 Adam Mosseri carousel ranking Google ↗
Instagram 2024 ranking factors Reels carousels watch time sends saves official Instagram creators Google ↗

Queries

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Query / typeSearchIntentQuery classRouting formatClusterFreq ↓Weight
Instagram official how ranking works Reels Feed Explore ranking signals watch time sends likes 2026 Adam Mosseri carousel ranking
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Google ↗
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Instagram 2024 ranking factors Reels carousels watch time sends saves official Instagram creators
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Google ↗
AI Mode ↗
—Reason——1x
of 1