Instagram Is One Step Closer To Having A Chronological Timeline Again!

Main image via Instagram/@azaharapintanel

Instagram changed its feed from chronological order to an algorithm that shows users what it thinks we want to see, two years ago. 

 

#Repost @bumbleandwild ··· Keep Instagram, instant! It is a massive shame to hear and see that #instagram has changed the way we all see our feeds, and the placement of our own posts. Instagram now appears to show the most popular accounts first rather then in #instant #chronological order. It is hard enough to be noticed in this large world of creativeness without set backs like this, we may now get completely missed all together. However there is hope, I wouldn't want to miss a thing and don't want you to either! If you go on your favourite accounts and click in the top right hand corner, you can select 'turn on notifications' I would really appreciate your support and being included in one of your favourite accounts. I'm about to select mine now! Thank you @shopmeggies and @delaneydesigns for the heads up! #smallbusinesses #instagramchronological #keepitthewayitwas #favourites #support #florist #keepinstagramchronological

A post shared by Azahara Pintanel (@azaharapintanel) on Mar 18, 2016 at 8:00am PDT

And ever since then, users have been complaining. 

- What do we want ?
- A chronological instagram feed !
- When do we want it ?
- 2 hours ago !
- 18 hours ago !
- Sponsored post !
- 43 minutes ago !
- 2 hours ago !
- Sponsored post !
- 15 minutes ago !
- Account suggestion !
- 1 hour ago !
- 15 hours ago !
- Sponsored post !

— Neon Trotski (@Bluecookie) March 15, 2018

 

COME ON INSTA! Just give us back the chronological timeline!! 📷 @kawaiigoodies1 @earthcookiecreates @fivebirdsart #insta #instagram #instagramfail #algorithmssuck #theyruinedit

A post shared by Jennifer (@moonshinemrs) on Mar 14, 2018 at 1:43pm PDT 

 

Can I get an AMEN?! But seriously @instagram, get yo crap together. #chronologicalorder #instagram #instagramchronological

A post shared by Susie (@qusiesuz) on Jan 4, 2018 at 12:10pm PST

And now, our shameless begging has finally paid off! Somewhat.

Instagram announced that they’re changing the feed again to “ensure the posts you see are timely”. So, no, the previous, totally chronological timeline isn’t back. But, the algorithm is being tweaked so that “newer posts are more likely to appear first in feed”

Another change Instagram is working on is a button that allows users to refresh the feed only when they want it refreshed. Instead of the app automatically refreshing.

When you’re scrolling 40+ posts deep in your Instagram feed and accidentally hit the top of your phone and refresh your feed. pic.twitter.com/zKeenPuYav

— (Fana) 🇪🇷 (@cocoagoddess13) March 11, 2018

Unfortunately, the Instagram spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that there are “no plans” to go back to the completely chronological feed. Saaaaddd!!

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