Instagram adds manual post reordering to profile grid

Instagram has launched a new feature allowing users worldwide to manually rearrange posts on their profile grid, ending the platform's long-standing default of reverse chronological order. The update, which began rolling out on June 8, 2026, gives users direct control over the visual layout of their profiles for the first time.

To use the feature, users can long-press on any post within their profile grid. Alongside existing options like "Pin to main grid" and "Archive," a new "Reorder grid" selection will appear. Tapping it opens an interface where posts can be dragged and dropped into new positions. Changes are saved immediately and are reflected on the public profile. The company stated the tool is designed to let users put their best work front and center and tell their story the way they want.

A key detail is that posts previously pinned to the top of a profile will remain fixed in those positions. These pinned posts appear greyed out in the reordering interface and cannot be moved while they remain pinned. The original publication date of any rearranged post is not altered.

The feature represents the culmination of years of user requests and internal development. Company...