why does my fyp keep repeating

Your FYP keeps repeating because the algorithm thinks it’s “playing it safe” with what you’ve already engaged with, or because the app/account is glitching or stuck in a narrow content bubble. This happens across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc., and is a very common complaint right now.

What’s Actually Going On

Think of your FYP as an over-eager waiter who keeps serving you the last thing you didn’t complain about. Main reasons it repeats:

• Algorithm echo chamber : The app boosts content similar to what you watched, liked, rewatched, or paused on, which creates a loop where you see the same type of content and sometimes the same videos.

• Feedback loops : One binge session on a topic (e.g., crafts, drama, a certain language) can “teach” the system that this is your new main interest, so it floods your feed with that.

• Filter/bubble effect : The algorithm narrows your feed around a small set of creators and topics to maximize engagement, which makes things feel stale or repetitive.

• Account-level issues : Some people report that even after reinstalling apps and changing devices, the same handful of reels or shorts keep appearing, meaning the problem is tied to the account data, not your phone.

• Temporary platform glitches or tests : When platforms test new features or tweak their systems, users sometimes report seeing repeated or older content for a few days.

Quick Fixes You Can Try

These won’t reset everything overnight, but they can nudge your FYP back to normal.

1. Use the in‑app signals

Do this consistently for a few days:

1. Actively say “no” to content
   • Tap options like “Not interested,” “Don’t recommend,” or similar on repeated or boring videos.

 * If the same accounts keep showing up, consider blocking or muting them so the system gets a strong negative signal.

2. Train it with new behavior
   • Watch new kinds of videos all the way through (different topics, creators, languages).
   • Like, comment, or share on content you want more of; scroll quickly past what you don’t want.
3. Avoid doom-scrolling what you hate
   • Even lingering on something you dislike can be read as interest, which reinforces the loop.

2. Refresh the app itself

Sometimes it’s not just the algorithm; it’s the app acting up.

• Update the app
  • Make sure you’re on the latest version from the App Store/Play Store; outdated versions can cause weird feed behavior.

• Clear cache / temporary data
  • On Android: long‑press the app → App info → Storage & cache → Clear cache (don’t clear data unless you’re okay re‑logging and losing local settings).

* On iOS: options vary, but reinstalling often has a similar effect.

• Reinstall the app
  • Delete the app, restart your phone, and reinstall. This can fix certain “stuck feed” cases, especially when combined with the behavior changes above.

3. Check if it’s a wider glitch

You’re not the only one asking “why does my FYP keep repeating” on forums and Reddit.

Signs it might be them , not you:

• Many users suddenly report:
  • Same 4–10 accounts on repeat.
  • Older content from last week reappearing.
  • Feed flooded in a language or region they never chose.

• Sometimes this happens when the platform is testing changes under the hood and it can last a few days.

If that’s the case, you can:

• Switch to another platform for a bit.
• Use other tabs (e.g., Following/Subscribed) instead of the FYP/For You tab, if available.

Deeper Tips To “Un-Stick” Your FYP

If you want to go a bit further:

• Create a mini “retraining session”
  • Spend 10–15 minutes intentionally interacting only with the kind of content you want: search for it, click into profiles, watch to the end, and like. This can create a new pattern the system picks up on quickly.

• Use multiple interests
  • Try to engage with 3–5 very different topics (for example: cooking, tech, travel, comedy, fitness) so your feed doesn’t get trapped in one niche.
• Report issues if it’s extreme
  • If your FYP literally doesn’t move beyond the same few videos, you can use in‑app “Report a problem” or “Send feedback,” describing that the For You feed is looping or stuck.

Mini Forum-Style Take

“My FYP keeps repeating the same five videos. Did I break the app or is it broken by itself?”

• You didn’t “break” anything; the algorithm and data loops just over‑optimized around a small set of content.

• Combine “Not interested” , new interactions, and a quick app refresh (update + cache clear), then give it a couple of days.
• If lots of others are reporting the same thing at the same time, it’s likely a platform bug or test , and you may just have to ride it out.

Quick TL;DR

• Your FYP repeats because of strong personalization loops, narrow content bubbles, or temporary glitches.

• Use “Not interested,” block/mute repeats, and intentionally watch new stuff to retrain it.

• Update the app, clear cache, and reinstall if needed.

• If many people are complaining at once, it’s probably a platform issue and should resolve after a while.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.