Media Helper for Instagram

Name: Media Helper for Instagram
Rating: 3.946078431372549 (204 reviews)
Author: mittya

Easily download Instagram pictures.

Media Helper for Instagram - Download IG Pictures Easily

'Media Helper for Instagram' is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to enhance user experience by enabling an easy and quick download of Instagram pictures. Although the tool simulates only local storage of images, frequent or excessive use may trigger IG's systems to detect abnormal user behavior. Users are therefore advised to operate this tool wisely and sparingly to avoid potential disturbances.

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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-08-22

By: mittya

Users: 40,000+

Rating: 3.95

(204)

Version: 1.28.2 (Last updated: 2024-01-10)

Creation date: 2020-05-05

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
downloads
scripting

Host permissions:

*://*.instagram.com/*
*://*.cdninstagram.com/*
*://*.fbcdn.net/*

Size: 27.91K

Email: mi*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Chrome Web Store

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Media Helper for Instagram (v1.28.2)

12,928+ 3.87

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works great for downloading content when it functions properly
Includes a video download option
Some users report it still working well for them

Cons

Often flags accounts for suspicious activity
Issues with downloading stories and videos
Files are frequently mislabeled with incorrect IG handles
Functionality reduced across different browsers

Most mentioned

Story does not work
Cannot download videos
Mislabeled file titles
Requests for fixes
Functionality issues across browsers

User reviews

最近没法下载了，右上角的图标不显示

5230 Nokia, 2022-05-16

Works perfectly now. I used it daily on Firefox, edge and chrome.

Jaime Johansson, 2022-06-19

It got updated and works kind of. It can't download videos, but it couldn't download videos for last 6 months. still no update to get videos downloaded.

Edwin Solorzano, 2022-06-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Media Helper for Instagram requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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