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To switch to Instagram’s chronological feed, tap the app logo and select “Following.” you may also select “Favorites” to see posts from accounts you’ve added to your Favorites list.
How the Instagram Chronological Feed Works
By default, Instagram shows you posts thatit thinks you’ll like, even if it means placing an old post at the top of your feed while keeping a recent one at the bottom. It does that by learning your preferences from your app usage and other sources.
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This is an official Instagram feature that allows you to see the posts from the people you follow in a time-based order.
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View Instagram’s Feed in Chronological Order on iPhone and Android
To view posts in a time-based order, launch the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android phone.
When the app launches, in the top-left corner, tap the Instagram logo.
A menu containing two options will open:
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On the page that opens, you’ll find the most recent post at the top.
Instagram won’t save your selection as the default. You’ll need to switch to chronological order each time you open your app.
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