# Instagram Pushes Creed's 'Higher' to Users

> Instagram's algorithm recommends Creed's 'Higher' to users more than intended, sparking confusion.
- Title: Instagram Pushes Creed's 'Higher' to Users · Rolling Stone
- Summary: Instagram's algorithm recommends Creed's 'Higher' to users more than intended, sparking confusion. Instagram's algorithm is pushing Creed's 'Higher' song to…
- Keywords: instagram, creed, higher, algorithm, music recommendation, instagram algorithm, Pushes, Creed's, 'Higher', Users, Rolling Stone
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/creed-higher-instagram-recommendation-1235640225
- Author: Jaeden Pinder
- Published: 2026-10-09T15:57:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: instagram, creed, higher, algorithm, music recommendation, instagram algorithm
## Instagram recommends Creed's 'Higher'
Instagram users report getting recommended Creed's hit song 'Higher' across their posts and stories.

> Anytime I posted anything on my Instagram story, like a dinner plate or my cat or whatever — every time it recommended adding 'Higher' by Creed
## Instagram spokesperson confirms over-recommendation
Instagram's spokesperson said the song is being recommended to more people than intended, not a bug.

> We looked into this and found that this song is being recommended to more people than intended
## Soulja Boy song also trending
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em's 'Turn My Swag On' is also getting recommended more than usual on Instagram.

> The Soulja Boy song being recommended is not a bug, and it is actually popular on IG
## Key takeaway

Instagram's algorithm is pushing Creed's 'Higher' song to users more than intended, not a coincidence.