Instagram Algorithm Breakdown
Platform Area Ranking Factors Best Practices
Feed Posts - Engagement (likes, comments,
shares, saves) - Post high-quality content
- Relationship with followers - Use relevant hashtags
- Content type & quality - Post consistently
Stories - User interactions (DMs, taps,
reactions) - Use interactive stickers
- Time spent viewing - Post frequently
- Stickers & engagement tools used - Encourage replies
Reels - Watch time & replays - Use trending music
- Trends & audio use - Keep videos fast-paced
- Video originality - Optimize for replays & shares
Explore Page - Relevance to user interests - Create viral & shareable content
- Engagement rate - Use niche hashtags
- Post interactions
Search & Hashtags - Relevance to search queries - Use targeted keywords
- Account & post engagement - Optimize bio & username