when hashtags cease attracting followers who were not following u and ur reach becomes absolutely zero on reels, this is classic shadowban IMO
What are the signs that Instagram has deprioritized your account in the algorithm?
- Thread starter digirunner
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- Jul 29, 2026
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drop in engagement is one of the most obvious signs. especially look for changes in non follower vs follower engagement and observe how it changed overtime with respect to the type of content and relevance with the ongoing trends.