Instagram Now Lets You Rearrange Your Profile Grid: Here's How to Do It

Instagram finally lets you rearrange posts on your profile grid in whatever order you want. If you've been stuck with a chronological feed that doesn't quite reflect where you are right now, this is the fix you've been waiting for.

Here's how to use it.

What Is the Grid Reordering Feature

Before this update, your Instagram profile showed posts in the order you uploaded them. The only workaround was pinning a handful of posts to the top, but everything else stayed exactly where it landed when you first shared it.

Grid Reordering changes that entirely. You can now move any post to any position on your grid, regardless of when you originally shared it. A photo from three years ago can sit right next to something you posted last week. There's no limit on how many times you can reorder, so you can keep tweaking it whenever you feel like a change.

How to Reorder Your Instagram Grid

The process is simple:

Step 1: Open Instagram and go to your profile.

Step 2: Long-press any post you want to move until a menu appears.

Step 3: Tap "Reorder grid" from the menu options.

Step 4: Drag and drop your posts into whatever order you prefer.

Step 5: Save your changes when you're done.

That's it. No complicated settings to dig through, no third-party tools needed.

What Stays Fixed

Not everything moves. Pinned posts and Reels stay locked at the top of your grid no matter what. The drag-and-drop freedom only applies to everything sitting beneath them, so keep that in mind when planning your layout.

What You Can Use It For

Instagram says the feature is useful for highlighting a new chapter, resurfacing older content, refreshing your aesthetic, or showcasing specific projects and work. For creators, it's a straightforward way to make your profile reflect your current niche or direction without having to delete and repost anything.

Is It Available on Your Device

Grid Reordering is available globally on both iOS and Android. There's no phased rollout or account-type restriction mentioned, so it should be accessible to everyone right now. If you're not seeing it yet, make sure your Instagram app is updated to the latest version.