Users Report Irrelevant Instagram Recommendations

Several users say Instagram has recently filled their feeds or recommendations with content unrelated to what they usually watch, including random-language posts, unfamiliar niches, and disturbing propaganda. The examples appeared between September 24 and September 26, 2026, but they do not establish whether the behavior reflects a platform change, a bug, or something else.

What users observed

One small-business owner said posts and reels unrelated to bicycle bags and outdoor equipment had overtaken the content from accounts they follow. Another user described a feed that suddenly showed motorcyclists, parenting videos, celebrity gossip, documentaries, news accounts, and posts in Arabic, despite usually watching F1, memes, gaming clips, show edits, anime content, and pet videos.

A user who wanted more blue-whale videos also questioned why Instagram appeared to interpret their interests differently. Another user described seeing alleged Nazi propaganda and questioned why that material appeared instead of expected search results.

Controls did not resolve one report

The user who described the sudden feed change said they selected “Don’t Recommend” on roughly 60 to 70 videos and deleted their watch history. They said neither action changed what appeared in the normal feed. They also noted that content they liked still appeared in Explore, making the problem seem limited to the regular feed in that experience.

What remains unknown

The available examples show what users saw and what they tried, but they do not reveal why the recommendations appeared. They do not confirm that Instagram changed its recommendation system, used a particular personal signal, or intentionally promoted the material described.

The information also does not establish a reliable way to prevent the recommendations. Users are still questioning how to filter unwanted content and restore a feed that reflects their interests.

Common questions

Why is Instagram showing me unrelated posts and reels?

The available examples do not establish a cause. Users reported unrelated recommendations, but they did not identify which signal or system behavior produced them.

Does “Don’t Recommend” stop unwanted content from returning?

One user said they used “Don’t Recommend” on roughly 60 to 70 videos, but similar unwanted content continued to appear. That experience does not establish how the control works generally.

Does deleting watch history fix an unusual Instagram feed?

One user said deleting their watch history did not change the recommendations in their normal feed. The available information does not confirm a reliable fix.

Why would Instagram show posts in a language I do not understand?

One user reported seeing Arabic posts despite knowing only Turkish and English. The evidence does not explain why those posts appeared.