Meta announced testing a new way Facebook suggests posts to users. This change affects what people see in their main feed. The goal is helping users find more interesting content they might like. Meta wants people to discover new things beyond posts from friends and groups they follow.
(Meta Tests New Content Discovery Algorithm for Facebook)
The new system looks at what users interact with. It also considers what similar users enjoy. This means users might see posts from accounts they don’t follow. These posts could be videos, photos, or news links. Meta believes this makes exploring Facebook more engaging.
Testing is happening now. It affects a small percentage of users globally. Meta is trying this in different countries. The company is not sharing specific locations yet. Meta will watch how users react. They will look at time spent and engagement levels. Feedback from testers is important too.
A Meta spokesperson explained the reason for the change. “People tell us they want to find new things on Facebook,” the spokesperson said. “This test helps us understand if we can do that better. We want Facebook to be a place for discovery.” The company stressed this is an early experiment. Changes based on results are possible.
(Meta Tests New Content Discovery Algorithm for Facebook)
Meta is always updating its systems. This new content discovery test is part of that work. The company wants to improve the user experience. The focus remains on showing relevant content. Results from this test will guide future decisions. Meta has not said when or if this will roll out widely.
