Dutch court orders Meta to let users disable algorithmic timelines

October 2, 2025

A Dutch court on Thursday ordered Meta Platforms to give Facebook and Instagram users an easier way to choose a timeline that shows posts in chronological order rather than being shaped by algorithms that track their activity and interests.The court found that elements of both platforms violated the European Union’s Digital Services Act. Meta Ireland has two weeks to provide users with a “direct and simple” option to select a non-profiled timeline and to ensure that this choice remains in effect even if the app or website is closed or the user navigates to other sections. 

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