How Does Instagram Suggest Friends?
Instagram suggests friends by looking at who you already follow, mutual followers, your phone contacts if you’ve synced them, and your Facebook friends if your accounts are connected. Basically, it’s like a social detective!
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It’s all algorithms, baby! Instagram uses your interactions and interests to suggest friends. The more you engage, the better the suggestions!
Honestly, it’s mostly mutual friends and who you interact with..no rocket science there!
It checks your Facebook friends and contacts for any overlap. Easy peasy!
Instagram suggests friends based on mutual followers, contacts, and engagement. Worked for me—found my high school buddy that way!
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