The 2026 Instagram Algorithm Update (and the ONLY part that matters)

The 2026 Instagram Algorithm Update (and the ONLY part that matters)

April 6, 2026 · 13 min · Season 1

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Jenna Harding discusses the 2026 Instagram algorithm update and its impact on content strategy.

Find out the major change that determines if your posts are shown to more people, and 3 ways to incorporate it into your content strategy. Plus, hear my take on the one--only--thing you really need to know about the Instagram algorithm, as someone who has worked in social media management for 8+ years. We break down how the Instagram algorithm actually works in 2026 (and why most updates don’t matter nearly as much as you think). If you’ve been stressing about low reach, declining engag...

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