I’ve always loved scrolling through Instagram the photos, the stories, the endless inspiration. But recently, something started to annoy me big time: those suggested accounts popping up all the time under Discover People.
At first, I thought it was helpful, like Instagram was trying to be friendly, introducing me to new profiles. But after a while, the constant stream of random suggestions felt intrusive and, honestly, irrelevant.
I hated seeing accounts that had nothing to do with my interests cluttering my feed.
If you’ve ever felt this way, trust me, you’re not alone. I decided it was time to figure out how to turn off Discover People on Instagram and take back control of my profile and experience.
Here’s the honest, no-fluff story of how I managed to do it and how you can too, without getting lost in endless settings.
Why I Decided to Turn Off Discover People (And How I Did It)
One annoying issue was how often the Discover People section would show up right below my profile info.
You know, that black person icon next to the Edit Profile and Share Profile buttons? At first, I ignored it. But the more I tapped around, the more I realized how easy it was to remove the Discover People option altogether.
Here’s what I did:
- Opened the Instagram app and tapped my profile icon on the bottom right.
- Found the Discover People option just below Edit Profile.
- Tapped the person icon it switched from black to white.
- And just like that, the Discover People suggestions disappeared from my profile.
It felt like a small win, but it made a huge difference. Suddenly, my profile looked cleaner and more personal. No more feeling like I was being pushed to follow accounts I didn’t care about.
How I Managed Suggested Posts and Cleaned Up My Feed
But that wasn’t the end of it. Even with Discover People gone, I still saw suggested posts in my newsfeed that didn’t interest me.
It was frustrating to keep scrolling past irrelevant content, so I wanted to train Instagram suggestions to understand what I really cared about.
Instagram lets you do that by managing your suggested posts directly:
- Tap the three dots on the top right corner of a suggested post.
- Select Not Interested — this tells Instagram you don’t want to see that type of content.
- Over time, Instagram learns your preferences and improves your feed.
I also discovered the “Manage Content Preferences” option, which lets you:
- See a history of posts you marked as Interested or Not Interested.
- Blacklist specific words or phrases.
- Adjust sensitive content filters.
- Limit political content.
- And even snooze suggested posts altogether.
This feature is surprisingly powerful. Once I started using it, my Explore page felt less like a random mix and more like a personalized space where I could actually find things I liked.
The Explore Page Clean-Up That Made Me Love Instagram Again
One of the coolest things I found was how to clean up my Explore feed. When I saw a post that didn’t interest me, I could simply long-press on it and tap Not Interested to hide individual posts. Repeating this a few times really shaped the algorithm to show me more of what I actually want to see.
Here’s what I love about this approach:
- It feels like I’m training the algorithm instead of being controlled by it.
- My feed stopped feeling cluttered with irrelevant content.
- I appreciate seeing posts that resonate with my tastes more and more.
If you’re tech-savvy and hate wasting time on noise, these small steps can transform your Instagram experience from frustrating to fun.
Why I Recommend Taking Charge of Your Instagram Experience
I know some people might be worried that turning off Discover People or hiding suggested posts could limit the variety of content they see. But honestly, it’s the opposite for me. Being able to manage suggested posts and adjust content preferences gave me a sense of control that was missing before.
If you’re tired of seeing irrelevant accounts and random posts, here’s why you should consider taking these steps:
- You get a cleaner, more focused profile.
- Your feed becomes more enjoyable and less annoying.
- The Instagram algorithm actually learns what you like instead of guessing.
- You avoid overwhelming yourself with content that doesn’t matter.
Quick recap to turn off Discover People:
- Tap your profile icon.
- Find Discover People under Edit Profile.
- Tap the person icon (black to white).
- Say goodbye to unwanted suggestions.
And to manage suggested posts:
- Tap the three dots on any suggested post.
- Mark Not Interested or go deeper with Manage Content Preferences.
What About You? Have You Tried This Yet?
I still find Instagram a bit mysterious sometimes, but I’m glad I took these steps. It made my scrolling less mindless and more meaningful. If you hate being bombarded by random suggestions, I encourage you to try this out and see how your Instagram experience changes.
Have you already tried managing suggested posts or turning off Discover People? Or maybe you’re still on the fence about it? Either way, I’d love to hear what’s worked or not worked for you.
Drop your thoughts anytime even if it’s just a quick “thanks” or “this helped.” Sometimes, knowing we’re not alone in the little annoyances makes all the difference.
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