Facebook announces testing changes to make News Feeds less crowded. The company wants to show people more posts from friends and family. Facebook also wants to show fewer posts from pages and groups users don’t follow directly. This test responds to user feedback. Many people said their feeds felt too full of content they didn’t ask to see.
(Facebook Tests Reducing Clutter in News Feed)
People often see suggested posts and recommended groups. Facebook says these posts can sometimes feel irrelevant. The test aims to reduce this feeling. Facebook will lower the number of these suggested posts appearing high in the News Feed. The goal is a simpler, less busy experience. Users should see more updates from people they care about most.
Testing begins soon for a small group of users worldwide. Not everyone will see the changes immediately. Facebook will monitor how people react. The company will look at how long people spend on Facebook. They will also check if people interact more with posts from close connections. Feedback from testers matters. Facebook will use this to decide if the changes work well.
A Facebook spokesperson explained the thinking. “People tell us their main feed gets cluttered. They miss important updates from close friends. We want to fix that. This test focuses the feed back on personal connections. We believe this creates a better experience.” The company states this is just a test. There is no guarantee these changes become permanent for everyone.
(Facebook Tests Reducing Clutter in News Feed)
Facebook acknowledges the News Feed must balance many things. Users want content from friends. They also discover new things through suggestions. The test explores finding a better mix. The company promises updates based on what they learn. They will share results later.
