Instagram users can now manually reorganize their profile grids, granting creators greater control over their digital aesthetic without requiring content deletion. This feature, confirmed by Meta, allows users to drag and drop posts via a specific grid-management menu. The update arrives alongside the launch of “Instagram Plus,” a subscription service providing enhanced reach and extended story duration, even as the platform faces intermittent global connectivity challenges.
How to Reorder Your Instagram Profile Grid
You can change the arrangement of your posts by accessing the grid-management tool directly from your profile page. According to Meta, the process involves long-pressing any post in your feed and selecting the “Reorder grid” option. Once activated, you can drag posts into your preferred sequence and confirm the changes to update your profile layout. Note that any posts or Reels previously pinned to the top of your feed remain fixed in their positions, regardless of how you rearrange the surrounding content.
What Does the Instagram Plus Subscription Include?
The Instagram Plus service, which began rollout in Brazil on June 4, 2026, introduces a tiered experience for a monthly fee of R$ 10. According to reports from G1 and Folha de S. Paulo, subscribers gain access to three primary benefits: increased visibility for Stories, an extension of Story life from 24 to 48 hours, and advanced audience segmentation. Unlike standard accounts, Plus users can create custom follower lists that function similarly to the existing “Close Friends” feature, allowing for more precise control over who views specific content.
Addressing Recent Platform Instability
Meta’s ecosystem, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger, experienced a significant service disruption on June 12, 2026. Data from Downdetector showed a surge in user reports across Brazil and the United States, peaking around 11:00 a.m. Users on the X platform reported difficulties accessing their feeds and updating their timelines. By 12:41 p.m., Meta’s director of communications, Andy Stone, announced via X that services had been restored to normal functionality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reorder pinned posts on my Instagram profile?
No. According to Meta, pinned posts and Reels will stay at the top of your profile grid, while the “Reorder grid” function applies only to the remaining, non-pinned publications.
Is the Instagram Plus subscription available everywhere?
The service began its initial release in Brazil as of June 4, 2026. Meta has not provided a global rollout schedule for all regions at this time.
How do I know if Instagram is currently down?
The most reliable method is to check third-party status trackers like Downdetector or monitor official updates from Meta’s communications team on platforms like X.
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