Are intrusive “Suggested Posts” cluttering your Instagram feed? Follow these expert steps to silence them and regain control of your browsing experience.
By Harry Guinness | Published Jul 7, 2022 3:05 PM EDT
Turn Off Suggested Posts from Specific Accounts
When a particular account’s content no longer aligns with your interests, you can remove its suggestions with a few taps.
- Locate the suggested post from the account.
- Tap the X in the top‑right corner.
- Select Don’t Suggest Posts from [Account Name] to stop future recommendations.
- For broader content, choose Don’t Suggest Posts Related to [Account Name].
Snooze All Suggested Posts for 30 Days
If you’re overwhelmed by algorithmic suggestions in general, Instagram lets you pause them for a month.
- Find any suggested post.
- Tap the X at the top.
- Select Snooze All Suggested Posts in Feed for 30 Days.
After 30 days the feature resets, but you can repeat the process whenever needed.
Additional Strategies to Optimize Your Instagram Experience
Beyond disabling suggested content, these tactics help you stay focused and enjoy a more intentional feed.
- Use the Favorites feature to create a curated, chronological stream of the 50 accounts you care most about.
- Regularly review your following list and unfollow accounts that spam or no longer interest you.
- Set a daily time limit: Your Activity > Time Spent > Set Daily Time Limit to receive reminders when you exceed the threshold.
- Reduce impulse usage by moving the Instagram app off your home screen or placing it in a folder.
