How to See Only Posts From People You Follow on Instagram (2026)

You follow accounts on Instagram because you want to see their posts: updates from friends back home, educational content, or news about local events. Instagram's default feed has other plans. It mixes in posts and Reels from accounts you do not follow, all in an effort to keep you on the app longer. If you want to scroll Instagram with more intention, this guide shows you how to create a following-only feed on iOS and Android.

Option 1: How to See Only Posts From People You Follow With LoomWeb

The most focused option on mobile is LoomWeb. The Instagram Following-Only Feed patch is built for people who want posts from accounts they follow without the recommendation layer taking over.

1. Download LoomWeb from the App Store or Google Play
2. Create or edit an Instagram Weave
3. Enable Following-Only Feed
4. Optionally combine it with Disable Reels Tab, Disable Explore, and Hide Stories
5. Use Instagram through that saved Weave

This keeps the useful part of Instagram visible while removing the algorithmic content that leads to doomscrolling.

Option 2: Use Instagram's Built-In Following Feed

Instagram offers built-in Following and Favorites feeds, which can help you see posts from accounts you chose. These controls are useful when you remember to switch to them before browsing.

The catch is that Instagram still opens to its default home feed. You have to switch to Following each time, often after recommendations are already on the screen. Tapping Home takes you straight back to the default feed, so this is a temporary view rather than a persistent setup like Option 1.

Make the Rest of Instagram Less Distracting

Suggested posts are only one part of Instagram's recommendation system. These LoomWeb patches work well together when you want a more focused version of the app:

• Disable Explore
• Disable Reels Tab
• Hide Stories

Pick the pieces that distract you most. A following-only feed can stand on its own, or you can pair it with stricter patches when you want Instagram to have a smaller role on your phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Instagram have a following-only feed?

Yes. Instagram has a built-in Following view, but it is separate from the default home feed and you generally need to select it again when you return. LoomWeb lets you make a following-only experience part of your saved Instagram Weave.

Is the following-only feed chronological?

Yes. The following-only feed shows posts from accounts you follow in chronological order, without suggested posts mixed in.

Can I still use Reels and direct messages?

Yes. The Following-only Feed patch targets recommended posts in the feed. Reels and direct messages remain available unless you choose patches that hide them.

The Bottom Line

Instagram is easier to use intentionally when you're given control over your experience. LoomWeb gives you a following-first version of Instagram that still keeps the parts you care about: posts, messages, and connection.