Tired of seeing the same boring content on your Instagram Explore page? Or maybe you accidentally liked a few random posts and now your feed is completely off?
You’re not alone.
If you want to take back control of your Instagram experience, it’s time to reset your content suggestions and start fresh.
Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide on how to reset Instagram content suggestions in 2025 so you can get more of what you actually enjoy.
Why Resetting Instagram Suggestions Matters
Instagram uses your activity—likes, searches, watch time—to recommend content.
Over time, this can lead to a feed that:
- No longer matches your interests
- Shows irrelevant or repetitive content
- Gets cluttered with random topics you don’t care about
The good news? You can retrain Instagram’s algorithm by resetting your interactions.
How to Reset Instagram Content Suggestions (2025)
Follow these simple steps to refresh your Explore page and content feed:
1. Clear Your Search History
This removes previous searches that may influence your Explore tab.
Steps:
- Open Instagram
- Tap your profile → three lines (menu)
- Go to Your activity → Recent searches
- Tap Clear All
2. Unlike Irrelevant Posts
Instagram tracks what you like. Go back and remove likes from content you no longer want to see.
Steps:
- Profile → Menu → Your activity
- Tap Interactions → Likes
- Manually unlike posts that don’t match your interests
3. Manage Your Explore Page
Don’t like a post on your Explore page? Tell Instagram directly.
Steps:
- Tap the three dots on any Explore post
- Select “Not Interested”
- Repeat this for similar posts
This helps Instagram understand what not to recommend.
4. Clear Instagram Cache (Android Only)
Clearing the cache removes stored data that may influence recommendations.
Steps:
- Go to your phone settings
- Apps → Instagram
- Tap Storage & cache
- Select Clear cache
iPhone users need to delete and reinstall the app to achieve a similar effect.
5. Reset Reels & Video Preferences
Watched a few odd Reels that messed up your algorithm? You can fix that too.
Steps:
- When a Reel you don’t like appears, tap the three dots
- Tap “Not Interested”
- You can also hold the Reel and tap “Show fewer like this”
Bonus Tip: Start Interacting with What You Want to See
Instagram learns from your behavior. So once you’ve reset suggestions:
Like the type of content you want more of
Save posts that reflect your interests
Follow creators in your preferred niche
Watch Reels fully if they interest you
This will help the algorithm “learn” your preferences again.
When Should You Reset Your Instagram Suggestions?
- You’re seeing too much of one topic you’re no longer into
- Your Explore page feels repetitive
- You’ve changed interests or want a fresh content vibe
- You accidentally triggered a new algorithm pattern you don’t like
Final Thoughts
Instagram’s algorithm isn’t perfect—but you’re not stuck with content you don’t like.
With just a few minutes, you can reset your Instagram suggestions and retrain your feed to show more of what you actually enjoy.
Clean up your likes
Clear your search history
Use the “Not Interested” button often
Interact with content that truly reflects you
Start fresh. Make Instagram yours again.
