Facebook is trying a new way to organize news stories in people’s feeds. The social media giant announced a test feature today. This feature lets users sort their news feed by specific topics. Users might choose categories like politics, sports, or entertainment.
(Facebook Tests A “News” Feed Filter By Topic)
The company says this test aims to give people more control. They want users to find news they care about easily. This move comes after past criticism about Facebook’s news feed. People often complained about the mix of personal posts and news.
A Facebook spokesperson explained the test. “We know people want relevant news. We are exploring ways to help them discover it better.” This topic filter is optional for users involved in the test. Users can switch it on or off.
Facebook is running this test with a small group of users. It is happening only in the United States for now. The company did not say when a wider launch might happen. They are still gathering feedback on how useful it is.
(Facebook Tests A “News” Feed Filter By Topic)
This test follows Facebook’s ongoing efforts to improve news distribution. The company has faced pressure about misinformation spreading on its platform. Offering topic filters could help users focus on trusted news sources. Facebook is also working with publishers on this project. Several news organizations are participating in the limited test. The company hopes this leads to a better news experience. They are monitoring how people use the feature. Facebook plans to refine it based on user behavior.
