{"id":31990,"date":"2026-03-11T21:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imaginadigital.com\/sin-categorizar\/the-new-instagram-algorithm-in-2026-why-saving-is-worth-more-than-liking\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T21:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:03:12","slug":"the-new-instagram-algorithm-in-2026-why-saving-is-worth-more-than-liking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imaginadigital.com\/en\/blog-en\/the-new-instagram-algorithm-in-2026-why-saving-is-worth-more-than-liking\/","title":{"rendered":"The new Instagram algorithm in 2026: why saving is worth more than liking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instagram continues to evolve and in the first months of 2026 several important changes have been consolidated in its algorithm. If until recently many strategies focused on getting likes or quick views, today the platform is prioritizing very different signals.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\">The <\/span><strong data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"753\" style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\">Instagram algorithm in 2026<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"> It is changing the way content is distributed. Furthermore, and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\">a does not look for the most popular content, but rather the one that <\/span><b style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">really maintains attention and generates value for users<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\" style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}' style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/imaginadigital.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Imagina<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, an agency specialized in social media strategy, we analyze daily how these signals evolve and what type of content is achieving greater distribution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are some of the trends that are setting the Instagram algorithm in 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Watchtime is the metric that weighs the most in the algorithm<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most important signals of the algorithm currently is the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">watch time<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, that is, the time a user spends consuming content.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The longer a person spends watching a reel or swiping a carousel, the more likely that content will continue to be distributed to new audiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">That is why content that:<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">maintain attention for longer<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They have a narrative structure<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">invite you to go to the end<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The algorithm interprets that, if content manages to retain attention, it is because <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">brings value to the user<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Carousels gain prominence again<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the past few years, reels have become Instagram&#8217;s flagship format. However, in 2026 many profiles are observing that\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">carousels are achieving very competitive reach levels<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The reason is directly related to watch time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A carousel forces the user to interact with multiple slides, increasing content consumption time. This sends a positive signal to the algorithm and improves the distribution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, the carousel has another advantage: it allows complex ideas to be explained visually, which makes it an ideal format for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">step by step guides<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">practical tips<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">educational content<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">visual storytelling<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Saving and sharing weigh more than likes<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For years, like was the main indicator of success on social networks. But today that signal has less weight than before.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The metrics that are really gaining importance are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">saved<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shared<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">display time<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When a user saves a post, the algorithm interprets that content as having enough value to review it later.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore, the contents that currently work best are usually those that the user wants.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">save to apply later<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example:<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">checklists<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">frameworks<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tutorials<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">practical recommendations<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Instagram works as four different platforms<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most common mistakes in social media strategies is treating Instagram as a single channel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In reality, the platform works as an ecosystem made up of several spaces with different objectives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reels<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is the main format of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">discovery<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It allows you to reach new audiences and expand the reach of your account.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feed<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deeper, saveable content is generated here. It is the ideal space to educate or explain ideas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stories<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stories function mainly as a channel for\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">relationship with the community<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The metric that has the most weight here is the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">user responses<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explore<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is the space where Instagram amplifies content that it considers relevant to new audiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding the role of each of these formats is key to building an effective strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Native tools are starting to have more weight<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another factor that is beginning to be observed is that Instagram is encouraging the use of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your own editing tools<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'> Furthermore, c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When content is created within the platform, Instagram has an easier time distributing it and adapting it to its formats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This responds to a clear strategy: keep creators within the application ecosystem.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What does this mean for brands?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All these changes point in the same direction: Instagram wants to reward the content that\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">really brings value to users<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">That is why success on the platform no longer depends so much on publishing a lot of content, but on designing pieces that achieve:<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"5\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">keep attention<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"5\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">generate profit<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":1440,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"5\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">invite to save or share<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In other words, the content that wins in 2026 is not the one that gets the most likes, but rather the one that the audience considers\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">useful enough to save<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n imagine-seo-internal-links-20260625 <\/p>\n<p><strong>You may also be interested in:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/imaginadigital.com\/agencia-social-media\/\">Social Media agency<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/imaginadigital.com\/agencia-produccion-contenidos-digital-redessociales\/\">audiovisual content for social networks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/imaginadigital.com\/agencia-paidmedia-sem-google-ads\/\">Paid Media agency<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Instagram continues to evolve and in the first months of 2026 several important changes have been consolidated in its algorithm. If until recently many strategies focused on getting likes or quick views, today the platform is prioritizing very different signals. The Instagram algorithm in 2026 It is changing the way content is distributed. 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