why is my fyp repeating

Your FYP (For You Page) is usually repeating because the recommendation system is “stuck” on a narrow pattern of behavior it thinks you like, or because of a temporary bug or account-level issue.

What’s probably happening

• The algorithm has very little fresh data
  If you mainly watch or rewatch a certain type of video (or don’t interact much at all), the system keeps recycling the same creators and topics because it thinks that’s the safest bet.

• You’ve “trained” it without realizing
  Watching to the end, rewatching, saving, or sharing a few clips from similar accounts can make the system overconfident, so it floods you with that tiny set over and over.

• Temporary glitch or backend test
  People on forums report days where they suddenly only see 4–10 accounts or get flooded with one niche, even after reinstalling and clearing cache, which points to account-side issues, A/B tests, or bugs.

• Account-level profile got weird
  Some users say the same reels repeat on every device they log into, which suggests it’s not your phone or app but your recommendation “profile” on the platform’s servers.

Things you can try

1. Actively retrain the algorithm
   • Start searching for and watching the content you do want (different topics, languages, creators).
   • Like, comment, and save on that new type of content; swipe away fast from stuff you don’t want.
   • Use “Not interested” or similar tools on repeat videos whenever possible.

2. Basic technical resets
   • Fully close and reopen the app.
   • Update to the latest version from the app store.
   • Log out and back in; if your platform supports it, clear in-app cache (Android often does).

3. Device / account checks
   • Try logging into your account on another phone or in a browser.
     • If the FYP is still repeating there, it’s an account/profile issue.
     • If it’s normal elsewhere, your main app install may be corrupted; reinstalling can help.

4. Hard reset options
   • Some platforms let you “reset” or “refresh” recommendations in settings, which can wipe or reduce past signals.
   • If it’s been broken for weeks and nothing helps, some users just create a new account and carefully train the new FYP from scratch.

Why this is trending now

• Many users in late 2024–2026 have reported “stuck” or repetitive feeds (seeing the same 4–6 accounts, or entirely new weird niches overnight) on big platforms.

• Platforms constantly tweak their recommendation models, so when they roll out new experiments, some people get odd side effects like overly repetitive feeds for a while.

Think of your FYP like a very eager friend who only recommends shows based on the last three things you smiled at. If you don’t correct them clearly, they’ll keep putting on the same show over and over.

TL;DR: Your FYP is repeating because the algorithm has locked onto a narrow pattern (or bugged out), so you need to aggressively “retrain” it with new interactions, clear cache/update/log out, and, if it’s really stuck for a long time, consider resetting recommendations or starting a fresh account.

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