Instagram, one of the most widely used social platforms worldwide, has finally added the ability to rearrange the order of posts on your profile. This means that you are no longer restricted by chronological order when displaying your photos, carousels, and reels, or the three pinned posts at the top of your feed. Here's everything you need to know about this new feature and how to start using it.
Takeaways:
- How do you customise the posts in your Instagram feed?
- Learn how to change the order of photos and reels in your Instagram feed.
- Customising your grid layout in Instagram.
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Instagram Lets You Reorder Profile Posts Without Deleting or Archiving Them First
Previously, Instagram feeds were strictly chronological, with the option to pin up to three posts at the top of your profile. The only workaround was to archive stuff in order to adjust the flow of the feed, but this was a total nightmare to do. Thankfully, this new reordering feature is part of Instagram’s broader push to foster creativity and give users more control over how their profiles are presented.
What’s Behind Instagram’s Post Order Customisation Update
In response to growing competition from TikTok and the need to stay fresh and engaging, Instagram is shifting its focus, especially when it comes to supporting content creators.
Adam Mosseri, Instagram’s head, has stated that future updates aim to reduce the pressure around posting and offer users more creative freedom. The new features, including the ability to customise your feed layout, are designed to encourage experimentation without the fear of immediate feedback or judgement.
One of the standout features is the ability to freely reorder posts on your profile. Until now, posts were locked into the sequence in which they were uploaded, limiting your ability to curate a visual aesthetic. You could only pin up to three posts at the top. Now, you can reposition posts across your grid and choose exactly what appears first, unlocking creative control over how your profile looks and feels.
This update follows other recent features, such as “Trial reels,” which allow users to preview their videos with non-followers before publishing them. Instagram reports that nearly half of those who used the tool began posting more reels, and 80% saw increased reach among new users.
How to Customise the Order of Your Instagram Posts and Profile
To try the new feed-editing feature, make sure your Instagram app is up to date via the Play Store or App Store. Once you’ve got the latest version, just follow these steps:
- Open Instagram and go to your profile.
- Tap the “Edit Profile” button at the top.
- Scroll down and tap “Edit Grid.”
- Drag and drop your posts to reorder them as you wish.
- Use the “Undo” button to reverse any changes.
- When you're done, tap the save button in the top left corner.
Note: The option to pin posts is still available. Pinned posts will remain fixed at the top of your grid and cannot be moved within the “Edit Grid” interface, they’ll be clearly highlighted.
