How does Facebook’s News Feed work?

New feature shows users why they see certain posts and videos

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The new “Why am I seeing this post?” feature
(Image credit: Facebook)

Facebook has started disclosing how its secretive News Feed algorithm operates by offering its subscribers a new “Why am I seeing this post?” button.

The option – which is being trialled today with a small group of Facebook users before launching worldwide on 2 May – reveals why certain posts, pages and groups appear on our homepage, the BBC reports.

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