Reels used to get 5k views, now barely 200. Same hashtags, better content. Account is business type. What changed with the algorithm?
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Arjun PatelHow do I fix Instagram reach drop on Reels in 2026?
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Rahul Mehta · 4 hours ago
Focus on saves and shares over likes. Rotate 5 hashtag sets weekly, post when your audience is online, and hook viewers in the first second.
Neha Kapoor · 4 hours ago
Repurpose top Reels to Stories with polls to boost distribution. Avoid recycled TikTok watermarks.
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