Instagram’s Reels feature delivers endless short videos based on your interests. However, sometimes the suggested Reels aren’t relevant, and you may want to change or reset the recommendations.
If you’re seeing repetitive, irrelevant, or unwanted Reels, this guide will show you how to customize Instagram’s suggested Reels feed.
II. Why Instagram Suggests Certain Reels
Instagram uses artificial intelligence and user data to suggest Reels. Here’s how:
✅ Watch time – If you watch a Reel for a long time, Instagram assumes you like that content.
✅ Likes & comments – Engaging with a Reel signals interest.
✅ Shares & saves – Popular content spreads faster.
✅ Search history & follows – The algorithm tracks hashtags, accounts, and topics you engage with.
B. Why Your Suggested Reels Might Not Be Accurate
- You accidentally engaged with certain types of videos.
- Someone else used your account, affecting preferences.
- Instagram’s algorithm changed, causing new recommendations.
III. Methods to Change Suggested Reels on Instagram
A. Reset Your Instagram Explore and Reels Algorithm
If you want a fresh start, resetting the Explore and Reels feed helps.
✅ Steps to Reset Reels and Explore Feed:
- Open Instagram and go to your Profile.
- Tap the Menu (☰) in the top-right corner.
- Select Your Activity > Recent Searches.
- Tap Clear All to delete search history.
- Go to Settings > Suggested Content > Reset Explore Feed.
🚀 Why It Works: This removes old data, giving you new Reel recommendations.
B. Manually Adjust Suggested Reels
If a specific Reel doesn’t match your interests, tell Instagram to stop showing similar content.
✅ Steps to Mark Reels as “Not Interested”:
- Find a suggested Reel in your feed.
- Tap the three dots (⋮) on the bottom right.
- Select “Not Interested”.
🚀 Pro Tip: Doing this regularly trains the Instagram algorithm to stop recommending similar videos.
C. Engage with Preferred Content to Improve Recommendations
To change your Reel suggestions, you need to actively engage with content you prefer.
✅ Ways to Improve Reel Suggestions:
- Like, comment, and share Reels you enjoy.
- Follow creators posting content in your interests.
- Search for new hashtags to influence your Explore feed.
🚀 Why It Works: Instagram prioritizes content you interact with, so actively engaging helps refine your recommendations.
D. Clear Instagram Cache (Android Only)
If Instagram’s suggestions seem stuck or repetitive, clearing the app cache may help.
✅ Steps to Clear Instagram Cache (Android Only):
- Go to Settings > Apps > Instagram.
- Tap Storage & Cache > Clear Cache.
- Restart Instagram and check if recommendations changed.
🚀 Why It Works: Removes temporary data that might be influencing your feed.
E. Report or Hide Inappropriate or Repetitive Reels
If you see irrelevant, offensive, or repetitive content, you can report or hide it.
✅ How to Report or Hide Unwanted Reels:
- Tap the three dots (⋮) on a Reel.
- Select Report (for harmful content) or Not Interested (for irrelevant content).
🚀 Why It Works: This signals Instagram to stop showing similar videos in your feed.
IV. Conclusion
Instagram suggests Reels based on your activity, but you can reset and refine recommendations using these steps:
✅ Clear search history and reset Explore feed.
✅ Use “Not Interested” to remove unwanted Reels.
✅ Engage with content you want to see more of.
✅ Clear cache (Android) to remove stored data.
✅ Report or hide repetitive Reels to improve variety.
By following these steps, you can customize your Instagram Reels experience and enjoy content that actually interests you! 🚀
