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Instagram Tests New Features to Enhance User Control Over Feed and Algorithm

Analysed 29 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·tech
Instagram Tests New Features to Enhance User Control Over Feed and AlgorithmPreviousNext

Instagram is developing new features to give users more control over their feed and algorithm recommendations. Head Adam Mosseri previewed tools allowing real-time adjustments directly from the feed, such as pulling down to access a 'Your Algorithm' menu, swiping up from Reels to customize content, and buttons to indicate preferences for more or fewer similar videos. These features aim to make the algorithm more interactive, though not all may be implemented.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 30/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
70%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 29 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a neutral perspective focused on Instagram's product updates without political framing. They primarily relay statements from Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, and user feedback, reflecting a technology and user-experience viewpoint. There is no evident political bias or partisan interpretation in the coverage.

Sentiment — Positive (70/100)

The overall sentiment is positive to neutral, emphasizing Instagram's efforts to improve user experience by offering more control over content recommendations. The tone is informative and exploratory, noting that some features are in testing and may not launch, which tempers expectations without criticism.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAshwin Alsi· Technology Editor· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatodayInstagram giving users more control over what they see with new feed customisation featuresCenterPositive
timesnowHow Instagram Users May Soon Get More Control Over Their Feed And AlgorithmCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 28 Jun, 10:28 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow28 Jun, 10:28 am
    How Instagram Users May Soon Get More Control Over Their Feed And Algorithm
  2. 2
    indiatoday29 Jun, 03:48 am
    Instagram giving users more control over what they see with new feed customisation features

Lens Score breakdown

30/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Instagram

Story context

Category
Tech
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
29 Jun 2026
Key entities
Real-time computingInstagramAdam MosseriAlgorithmWeb browserMobile app
Instagram Tests New Features to Enhance User Control Over Feed and Algorithm