Instagram will finally let you rearrange your profile grid photos and reels, update is coming soon

India Today

20 hours ago

Instagram has announced a series of new features aimed at giving users more control over how they present content on the platform, while also introducing tools to encourage creative expression without added pressure. The social media giant revealed on Thursday that users will soon be able to rearrange posts on their profile grid, a feature that has consistently ranked among the most requested by its community.advertisementUntil now, Instagram profiles have displayed posts in strict chronological order, with the exception of pinned posts that allow limited flexibility in keeping certain content visible at the top. The upcoming update will change that, allowing users to freely rearrange their grid and curate the visual layout of their profile as they see fit. Whether to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing appearance or to highlight specific posts, users will have greater autonomy over how their content is organised.
The new functionality has been in development for several years, with early signs of testing first emerging in 2022. However, the project was temporarily shelved before being revisited. Earlier this year, Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, hinted that the company was revisiting the idea, and it is now preparing to make the long-awaited feature widely available.advertisement
Alongside the grid rearrangement option, Instagram is also testing a 'quiet posting' feature, which allows users to share content directly to their profile without it appearing in followers' feeds. This aims to reduce the pressure often associated with public posting, particularly for users who feel apprehensive about sharing content that might not garner widespread attention. According to Mosseri, the intention is to make creative expression feel less intimidating by giving users an option to post more privately, without the visibility that comes from appearing in followers' main feeds.In a blog post, Mosseri explained, 'Creative expression can feel intimidating, especially when posting something to feed. We want to make it easier for people to share content without feeling the need to perform for an audience every time.'In addition to these updates, Instagram is further expanding the functionality of its Notes feature by allowing users to share their current Spotify listening directly to Notes. This integration enables users to broadcast their music preferences to friends in a more casual, real-time way, adding another layer of personal expression to the platform.The company also announced a new initiative aimed at supporting emerging creators, although specific details about this programme have not yet been disclosed. Instagram has increasingly focused on providing tools and support to smaller creators as it competes with rival platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts in the short-form content space.With these new updates, Instagram appears to be doubling down on user customisation and lowering the barriers to sharing, in an effort to keep its large user base engaged while addressing longstanding feature requests.