Instagram users can discover content that is specific to their interests using the Explore Page. Based on your behavior and the accounts you follow, it uses an algorithm to select content such as images, videos, Stories, and live videos that you may like.
You can see popular posts, stories, reels, IGTV videos, live videos, and more from accounts that you haven’t followed yet when you visit the Explore Page. Based on your interests, the accounts you follow, the photos you’ve liked, and everything else you do on Instagram, the content is customized for you.
Discover new content and accounts to follow that correspond with your likes by using the Explore Page. You can find interests, popular subjects, and viral content.
How to Block Posts from a Specific Hashtag
Mute the Hashtag
Instagram allows you to mute both accounts and hashtags. Muting a hashtag won’t guarantee that you’ll never see content from it again, but it will reduce posts with that hashtag showing up on your Explore Page.
Here are the steps to mute a hashtag:
- Find a post on your feed that uses the hashtag you want to mute
- Tap on the hashtag to open the hashtag page showing top posts featuring it
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner
- Select “Mute” to mute that hashtag
Muting the hashtag reduces the chance of posts containing it appearing on your Explore Page. But occasionally, a muted hashtag post may still show up there.
Report Inappropriate Content
If you come across an offensive, disturbing, or otherwise inappropriate post, you can report it to Instagram.
Reporting posts that violate Instagram’s community guidelines can over time improve the relevance of your Explore Page by further tuning the algorithm.
Here is how to report a post:
- Tap the three dots above the post
- Select “Report”
- Choose the option that best describes why you’re reporting the post
While reporting a post doesn’t directly block a hashtag, it provides a signal to Instagram about content you don’t wish to see.
Conclusion
As your preferences change, you can always make changes to your Instagram feed and Explore Page. Still, you’ll reap the benefits of a more productive, more fulfilling, and more relevant experience if you put in the work.
You can improve your mental health by reducing distressing or upsetting information by blocking challenging hashtags. You can see more of Instagram’s features you enjoy by muting irrelevant hashtags.
Take action to make your Explore Page a personalized inspiration source.
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