Instagram is going to let users rearrange their grids at last
Adam Mosseri announced renewed plans to allow creators to reorder their Instragram grids, as well as adding quiet posting.
Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, has announced that users will soon be able to rearrange the posts on their profile grid – finally answering one of the platform’s most common feature requests. This update will let users move their posts around, offering more creative control over how their profile appears.
Until now, Instagram grids were fixed in chronological order, with the exception of pinned posts. With the new feature, you’ll be able to customise your layout by dragging and dropping posts into any order you choose. This means older content can be brought back to the top without having to delete and repost it. As TechCrunch points out, the idea is to give users more freedom around the aesthetics of their grid, along with what content they choose to highlight.
The feature isn’t entirely new. Instagram began testing this feature back in 2022, though plans were seemingly put on hold. Now, it appears the feature is being worked on again, and plans sound a little more definitive this time.
The move is expected to be particularly useful for those wanting a more curated, polished look. Whether for personal expression or brand consistency, being able to choose the visual order of posts gives users a much-needed sense of flexibility.
Alongside the grid changes, Instagram is also trialling a new “quiet posting” feature. This allows users to add posts to their profile without them appearing in followers’ feeds. It’s designed to lower the pressure of public sharing. This is ideal for testing content, uploading archive material, or simply sharing something without seeking likes, and feels like a natural progression from “trial reels“.
Adam Mosseri acknowledged in his announcement that “creative expression can feel intimidating”, and that he hopes “this added flexibility over how and where your content shows up helps you create and share without added pressure.”
These updates are rolling out gradually, with wider availability expected soon. They mark a notable shift in how Instagram is responding to user feedback, moving away from rigid feeds and towards more user-driven customisation and expression.