Reset your social media algorithms

May 10, 2025

By Kim Komando

Ever scroll through Instagram or Facebook and wonder, Why am I still seeing goat yoga videos and political or family drama from 2009? Our social media feeds are Frankenstein monsters built from everything we’ve clicked on, liked, hovered over or even winced at for half a second. 

Good news: You can hit the big, shiny RESET. Let’s declutter the chaos.

📸 Instagram: Wipe it clean

Instagram learns your taste based on Reels, Explore clicks and who you engage with. Accidentally watched a slime video one too many times? Now it thinks you’re obsessed. Here’s how to fix that:

• Go to your profile and tap the three-line menu.
• Tap Settings & activity > Content preferences.
• Choose Reset suggested content.

📘 Facebook: Take back your feed

If your Facebook feed still thinks you’re close to deciding the fate of American politics, reuniting with old friends you muted in your head years ago, and laughing at several pages dedicated to Minion memes, time for a change.

Quick fixes:

• Hit the three dots on any post and choose Not interested to see fewer posts like it or Unfollow to stop seeing updates (they won’t know).
• Want someone to appear first? Tap those three dots and select Favorites.
• Head to Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center > Ad Preferences to adjust what shows up.

🐦 Twitter/X: Bring forth sanity

Elon’s playground gives you two feed views: the chaotic, algorithm-curated “For You” or good old-fashioned chronological order.

Here’s how to switch:

• Tap the Following tab in the top right.
• X should remember your choice next time you open the app.

🎵 TikTok: Reboot that FYP

If your For You Page looks like a digital circus act you didn’t audition for, it’s time to reset.

Steps to refresh your feed:

• Tap Profile > Menu (three lines) > Settings and privacy.
• Go to Content Preferences > Refresh your For You feed.

Social media should reflect who you are now. If an app makes you sigh before you even open it, that’s not just a vibe check. It’s an intervention. Hit reset.