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Instagram's New Feature Tries To Solve Shadowban - But Not That Fast

Ron Storfer
Ron Storfer
CPO & Co-founder at Spikerz
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December 7, 2023
Instagram's New Feature Tries To Solve Shadowban - But Not That Fast

Instagrams' New Feature

Instagram recently introduced a new feature that lets users know if their content is eligible to be recommended to non-followers. This is a great addition to the platform, as it allows users to know if their posts are engaging and interesting enough to be seen by a wider audience.

One of the key benefits of this new feature is that it gives users more control over their content and how it is distributed on the platform. Previously, there was no way for users to know if their posts were being recommended to non-followers, which could lead to some frustration if they felt like their content was not being seen by as many people as it should be.

With this new feature, users can now see if their content is eligible to be recommended to non-followers by looking for a small blue badge on their posts. This badge indicates that the post has performed well and is likely to be recommended to users who don’t already follow the account.

In addition to giving users more control over their content, this new feature also helps to improve the overall user experience on the platform. By recommending high-quality content to non-followers, Instagram is able to ensure that users are seeing the best content possible, regardless of who they follow. This can help to keep users engaged and coming back to the platform, which is important for Instagram’s continued growth and success.

Overall, the addition of this new feature is a welcome change for Instagram users. It gives them more control over their content and helps to improve the overall user experience on the platform. It will be interesting to see how this feature is received by users and how it affects the distribution of content on the platform in the future.

Is It The End Of Shadowbans?

It is unclear if the new feature on Instagram that lets users know if their content is eligible to be recommended to non-followers will help to end the practice of shadowbanning.

Shadowbanning is the practice of limiting the visibility of a user's content on a social media platform without their knowledge. It is typically used as a way for the platform to punish users who violate the platform's terms of service, such as by spamming or posting offensive content.

The new feature on Instagram that lets users know if their content is eligible to be recommended to non-followers is not directly related to the practice of shadowbanning. Instead, it is focused on giving users more control over their content and improving the overall user experience on the platform.

It is possible that the new feature could indirectly help to reduce instances of shadowbanning on Instagram. By allowing users to see if their content is eligible to be recommended to non-followers, it may encourage them to post higher-quality content and avoid engaging in behavior that could lead to shadowbanning. However, it is ultimately up to Instagram to enforce its terms of service and decide when to use shadowbanning as a punishment.

What Other Reasons Can Make You Shadowbanned?

All actions which related to violating the platform rules can make your account shadowbanned.

Bots & Fake Followers

Fake followers can cause a user to be shadowbanned on Instagram by engaging in behavior that violates the platform's terms of service. If a user has a large number of fake followers that engage in this type of behavior, they may be subject to shadowbanning by Instagram. This means that their content will be limited in visibility, and they may not be able to reach as many people as they otherwise would.

Banned Hashtags

Banned hashtags are hashtags that have been deemed inappropriate or in violation of Instagram's terms of service, and are therefore no longer allowed on the platform. These hashtags can be related to a variety of topics, such as spam, pornography, violence, or hate speech.

If a user includes a banned hashtag in one of their posts, it can trigger Instagram's algorithms to automatically limit the visibility of their content. This is because the use of banned hashtags is often associated with spammy or low-quality content, and Instagram wants to ensure that its users are not exposed to this type of content.

3rd Party App

3rd party apps are applications that are not developed or officially endorsed by Instagram, but are designed to work with the platform in some way. These apps can provide a variety of services, such as scheduling posts, managing multiple accounts, or analyzing user data.

However, some 3rd party apps can engage in behavior that is against Instagram's terms of service, such as spamming or posting offensive content. If a user employs a 3rd party app that engages in this type of behavior, they may be subject to shadowbanning by Instagram. This means that their content will be limited in visibility, and they may not be able to reach as many people as they otherwise would.

How to protect yourself from shadowbans?

Start using Spikerz shadowban protection services. Spikerz monitors your account for signs of shadowbanning and prevents it in real time. Spikerz gives you complete information on each post that belongs to you and its risk not to be recommended for non-followers. It also monitors your account for bots, your activity, banned hashtags, 3rd party app violation, and any other activity that risk your account and prevent non-followers see your account/