Instagram limits showing political content from accounts you don't follow as a "protection" measure because it is an election year in the United States. The news had been coming in the month of February, but it is already a fact from now on.
Initially, the proposal was optional, but apparently has amazed users with this update activated by default. Let's find out more details about this news that has come as a surprise.
No to political content: it is the new protection measure on Instagram
Meta had announced at the end of February that it would be considering Instagram do not show users political accounts that does not continue. Now it is a reality and without notifying anyone he has implemented it. Initially, the user would have the power to choose through configuration settings whether or not they wanted to see political content in their feed.
If a user follows the account of the president of a nation, they will be able to see its content without problems. But, If a user does not follow it, it will not be promoted and will practically be banned from these feeds.. Also, it will apply to Reels, stories, suggestions or account recommendations.
With this update, Instagram has surprised all users and the function is active by default. Now, what does the social network understand by political content? According to the app's help center, all publications that mention: nations, elections and social issues linked to groups of people or society in general enter this filter.
The definition is quite broad which can cause problems, for example if content from a school or condominium board election is published. However, on this occasion the social network has not mentioned anything about the topics of influencers talking about politics, media posts reporting on the topic or the accounts of politicians.
How to reverse the option to limit political content on Instagram?
Despite this abrupt update, lUsers can revert this setting personally. It is available as "suggested content" within the new section called "political content." There you can choose between "limit it" or "not limit it." In addition, this novelty has also been applied to the Threads social network. Let's see step by step where to find it:
- Enter the Instagram settings.
- Look for the «suggested content«.
- Presiona in "political content«.
- Mark on «do not limit» and you will be able to receive information with political content from accounts you do not follow.
This measure will mostly affect creators of political content, such as media outlets and influencers. Their posts will not be promoted among users who do not follow them, causing their viewing level to drop considerably.
This measure, according to Meta, comes from a collection of information from users who have requested to "see less political content" on the social network. What do you think of this measure that has surprised American users?
