Are SAVES the new SUPER LIKE? Testing claims about updates in the INSTAGRAM ALGORITHM!

I've been seeing many Instagram posts sharing how the algorithm has been updated and thus, causing a drop in Instagram engagement. And with that, I'm also seeing claims that Instagram is now favouring saves and shares over likes and comments. In this video, I've decided to test that claim and look through my own Instagram Insights to see which engagement metric (likes, comments, saves) have a potential influence in the reach or impressions of a post. Are saves really the new 'super like'? Keep watching to find out! DISCLAIMER: Everything presented in this video is based on my own observations of how my IG posts have been performing on Instagram and my own understanding of how I think the Instagram algorithm works. Again, no hate on the artists who created these posts sharing about saves being the new like! All sources and claims have been linked below. Sources: 🔗 Article on 'Saves': https://later.com/blog/instagram-saves/ 🔗 Instagram Removing Likes: https://later.com/blog/hidden-likes-instagram/ Referenced claims: 🔗 6 Aug - @graypaladin_draws: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDjRdbuFxu_/ 🔗 2 Sept - @noirnicheche: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEo3_3oHmO9/ 🔗 11 Sep - @milkboxinc: https://www.instagram.com/p/CE_7IoXp11x/ 🔗 14 Sep - @acatcie: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIHqrulMXW/ 🔗 23 Sep - @cj.doodles: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFezJQ-hUkL/ 🔗 30 Sep - @sylviaduckworth: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFx7FHIhHLG/ 🔗 6 Oct - @meroplik: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGAcRkBlyGu/ 🔗 15 Oct - @biyudraws: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYA6TiFuGS/ Do check out this post as a good example of how information is presented: 🔗 15 Oct - @royalsnis: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYCdGyF7CM/ 🕙 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Understanding the claims about the IG Algorithm 5:33 My data and thought process 8:11 Reach VS Comments 9:41 Reach VS Likes 11:14 Reach VS Saves 16:18 Reach VS Total Engagement 17:38 My final thoughts! View my Google Sheets here! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14jmOISvOih6zemYy21tajpxGMgUfS38S8dB_AR4tsxc/edit?usp=sharing _________________________________________________________________ 👋🏻Let me know what tutorial you would love to see next! Come say hi to me! 🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebymutiara/ 🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebymutiara/ 🔹Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadebyMutiara 🔹Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/madebymutiara/ Oh and like, comment and subscribe: https://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=(madebymutiara) 🛍 Shop my favourite stationery and supplies here! https://www.amazon.com/shop/madebymutiara DISCLAIMER: Gadis of #MadebyMutiara is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. _________________________________________________________________ 📹 YOUTUBE VIDEO GEAR: Samsung Galaxy S10e: https://amzn.to/3bF8uWT Canon Powershot S120: https://amzn.to/2XvWFxb Boya Microphone for Smartphones: https://amzn.to/2XrXlDG Selfie Ring Light: https://amzn.to/2Y3SPfM Fluorescent Lights: https://amzn.to/2xOfPVD 13 Inch MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/2XrXlDG Edited on iMovie _________________________________________________________________ ABOUT ME: Hi! I'm Gadis and I'm a modern calligrapher from Singapore currently based in the U.S.! On this channel, I hope to show you some tutorials, my favourite tools and processes of how to create all things with colour and joy. I would also love to share my experiences in bringing my passion to greater heights. This is a place for you to hang out with me as I navigate my new environment whilst pursuing a big passion of mine. Whether you're a beginner letterer or an established hobbyist, you're welcome to join me on on this journey! 😊 🎵AUDIO: