Instagram Introduces Feature to Rearrange Profile Posts
WHO:
Engadget - Meta Platforms owns Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads.
Fast Company - Users of Instagram are involved in the rollout of the new feature.
WHAT:
Fast Company - Users can now rearrange posts, including those posted a decade ago, giving them more control over their profile grid.
The Verge - The feature is rolling out widely via the Android and iPhone mobile apps.
Engadget - Instagram has introduced a feature that allows users to rearrange their profile posts.
Fast Company - The new feature, called "Grid Reordering," enables users to click and drag posts to change their order on the grid.
Fast Company - Users can pin up to three posts at the top of their grid, which will still be shared at the top of user profiles.
WHERE:
Fast Company - The feature is available on the Instagram mobile app.
WHEN:
Fast Company - The feature became available to users on Monday, June 8.
WHY:
Fast Company - Meta stated, "We know this is long overdue, but we wanted to take the time to get it right," regarding the feature's rollout.
Fast Company - Meta stated that the feature was requested relentlessly by users and acknowledged that it was "long overdue."
Fast Company - Meta wanted to be intentional about the rollout of the new feature.
HOW:
Fast Company - Users can long-press and drag posts freely once the feature is live on their account.
Fast Company - Users can rearrange their posts by tapping on a post, waiting for the editing menu to appear, and then selecting the "reorder" option to drag the post to the desired location.
Fast Company - The feature only works on mobile devices.
(UPDATED June 9, 2026 06:19 UTC)
Meta has announced a new feature that allows users to rearrange their posts, even those from a decade ago, giving them greater control over their profile grid. This feature is being rolled out widely through the Android and iPhone mobile apps, and users can simply long-press and drag their posts once it's activated on their accounts. Meta acknowledged that this update is long overdue, stating they wanted to ensure it was done right before launching it.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 04:21 UTC)
Instagram has rolled out a new feature called "Grid Reordering," allowing users to rearrange their profile posts by clicking and dragging them on the mobile app. Users can also pin up to three posts at the top of their grid, ensuring they remain prominently displayed on their profiles. Meta has acknowledged that this feature was requested by users and is considered long overdue, with the rollout designed to be intentional and user-focused.