Instagram Rolls Out Profile Grid Reorganization Feature

Nearly a year after it was announced, Instagram says it's delivering the ability to rearrange the posts in your profile grid. It had been available to some people in test groups, but as of June 8th, it's rolling out widely via the Android and iPhone mobile apps. Until now, the posts on your Instagram profile have been locked in chronological order beyond the ability to pin three posts at the top, but once the feature is live on your account, you can long-press and drag posts freely, no matter how old they are.

Any posts that are pinned will remain at the top. The feature allows users to have more control over their profile's visual presentation. Users can now curate their profiles to better showcase their content.

The rollout is happening via the mobile apps, and users can expect to see the feature live on their accounts as of June 8th. Why this matters: The ability to reorganize Instagram profile grids gives users more agency over their online presence, allowing them to curate their content in a more visually appealing way. This move is likely to have a positive impact on businesses and influencers who rely on Instagram to showcase their products or services.

It also raises questions about the potential for increased user engagement and the ways in which users will choose to present themselves online. As Instagram continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how users adapt to new features and how they use them to shape their online identities.