Instagram's NEW algorithm? IG Instants? YouTube's New Navigation | May Lowdown

Sign up to Riverside here: https://creators.riverside.com/JadeBe... and use the code jadebeason for 15% off when upgrading your Riverside plan! Welcome to your ultimate May Lowdown, packed with the absolute latest creator news and essential social media updates you need to know this month! In this video, we break down massive changes across the biggest platforms, starting with a major shift in the Instagram algorithm designed to give original content creators the reach they deserve. We also dive into Instagram’s brand-new test app, Instants, built specifically for sharing disappearing photos, alongside a look at their powerful new Instagram insights features - including the highly requested skip rate metric to help optimise your audience retention. Plus, we cover Instagram’s intriguing new Swap feature for Reels text and YouTube’s new navigation feed testing that could completely change how viewers discover your videos. Whether you are building an audience or looking to maximise your content creator strategy, staying ahead of these digital marketing trends is key to growing your channel and mastering social media growth in 2026. Video references: Story 1 — IG have changed the algorithm https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news... Story 2 — Instagram launches Instants app https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/23/ins... Story 3 — Instagram adds skip rate & new Insights metrics https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news... Story 4 — Instagram testing Swap feature https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news... Story 5 — YouTube testing new navigation https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news... *FREEBIES* Level up your content with this FREE Better Content Bundle: https://jadebeason.com/better-content... Double your income as a creator with this FREE guide: https://www.jadebeason.com/creatorinc... Find your next brand partnership with this FREE guide: https://jadebeason.com/partnership-guide *WORK WITH ME* Ready for someone to create content for you? Hire my agency: https://www.socialpeopleagency.com/ Join my creator community: https://thecreatorproject.com/collective *GROWTH CHALLENGES* Fast track your journey with my social media growth channels: https://www.thecreatorproject.com/cha... *SOCIAL LINKS* Instagram:   / jadebeason   TikTok:   / jade_beason   LinkedIn:   / jadebeason   *EMAIL ME* [email protected] *TIME STAMPS* 00:00 Intro 00:46 IG’s new algorithm 03:51 IG launches a new app 05:49 YT new layout 08:10 IG changes analytics 11:02 A tool you should know about 13:32 IG swap feature *MY EQUIPMENT* Camera (sit down videos): https://amzn.to/40jLhWq Camera lens (sit down videos): https://amzn.to/4fiuo2y Camera (vlogs): https://amzn.to/3AfzFZZ Lights: https://amzn.to/4t15wEk Back light (mini): https://amzn.to/3nj3S40 Microphone (sit down videos): https://amzn.to/4fbQ2p6 Portable microphone: https://amzn.to/4htF1Si * ADDITIONAL RESOURCES* Edit your videos with Riverside (use code jadebeason for 15% off!) - https://creators.riverside.com/JadeBe... Level up your YouTube SEO with Tube Buddy - https://www.Tubebuddy.com/WeSidehustle BTW - Results can't be guaranteed, however this video should provide you with strategies and tactics to help you on your journey :). DISCLAIMER: Some of the above links may be affiliate links, meaning if you purchase a product or service via these links I may receive a small commission/reward, at no additional charge to you! Helping you bridge the gap between creating the content you love and earning an income. _________________________