Resources: Feeds

Open Instagram and you're immediately dropped into motion. The news feed is already populated. Stories are queued at the top. Within seconds, the app has a read on what you're likely to engage with. That read comes from signals (watch time, shares, saves, replies, viewing patterns) that update ranking systems and shape what's

Activity feeds look like the simplest feature in your app. A reverse-chronological list of stuff that happened. Sort by timestamp, render, done. That was then. Feeds are now a composite of the underlying event and everything that accumulates on top of it: likes, threads, GIFs, replies, and read receipts. If you're building one today, you

In 2026, building on social APIs means dealing with volatile pricing, approvals, and shifting policies. This guide covers the eight most widely used social media APIs. We'll look at rate limits, requirements, and key features. We'll also explore when it's smarter to skip platform dependencies and build your own social experience. What Are Social Media