Millions Are Using This App Wrong — Are You?

Social Media Algorithms: Working Against You

Most social media users consume content passively, allowing the algorithm to decide what they see. But every major platform provides tools to actively shape your feed — following topics rather than just accounts, muting keywords, hiding specific content types,




and indicating explicitly what you want to see more or less of. Users who actively manage their algorithm experience report significantly higher satisfaction with the platform and significantly lower rates of anxiety and comparison-driven negativity.