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How the Instagram Algorithm Works in 2026: Feed, Reels, Explore & AI Ranking Explained

How the Instagram Algorithm Works in 2026: Feed, Reels, Explore & Ranking Explained Author’s Note: Because Meta does not disclose the full production blueprints of its live systems, portions of the following breakdown are inferred from Meta’s published AI research, architectural disclosures, and open-source recommendation system frameworks. This guide maps those public engineering principles to the consumer features visible on…