Instagram is bringing back a version of its news feed that sorts posts in reverse chronological order rather than ranked according to the platform's algorithms. However, the company said it will leave its algorithm ranking method on by default
The new option, which rolls out to users globally on Wednesday, was first teased by Instagram head Adam Mosseri during a Senate hearing last year about the impact the platform has on teens. At the time, the move appeared to address concerns over how algorithms sometimes push younger users into harmful rabbit holes that can impact their mental health.
Read MoreAs with its corporate sibling Facebook, which also offers a reverse chronological option, users will have to opt into the feature if they want it."We know from research that people have a better experience on Instagram with a ranked feed, so we won't be defaulting people into a chronological feed," the company said in a statement.
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