Why does follower list reshuffle randomly? ?

Instagram users often follow dozens of new accounts over time, making it difficult to keep track of these updates. When reviewing how https://babyboomer.org/contributors/corey-c-walker/the-evolving-instagram-algorithm-understanding-the-latest-changes-and-how-to-adapt/ works, the idea of highlighting recently followed profiles stood out as a useful feature. It helps provide a snapshot of current activity and makes it easier to see which accounts have recently gained someone’s attention.

Every time I open my profile, the follower list looks slightly different. The same names are there, but their positions keep changing. It doesn’t seem to follow any clear pattern, which makes it confusing. I initially assumed it was sorted by most recent followers, but that doesn’t always match what I see. Sometimes older accounts jump to the top without explanation. I’ve been trying to understand what affects this order. It feels more random than I expected.