# App for IW

> An easy-to-use and lite App for Instagram

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app-for-instagram](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app-for-instagram)

## Overview

- **ID:** `app-for-instagram`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hilward
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 197
- **Weekly downloads:** 12
- **Rating:** 2.87 / 5 (23 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.3
- **Last updated:** 2020-05-04
- **First published:** 2017-01-15
- **Size:** 22 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/app-for-instagram/)
- **Website:** [https://mybrowseraddon.com/instagram-app.html](https://mybrowseraddon.com/instagram-app.html)

## Description

**App for IW** is a lightweight and easy-to-use Chrome extension designed to provide quick access to the Instagram web interface right from your desktop (PC, Mac, or Linux). By clicking the toolbar button, Instagram opens in a standalone popup window, replicating a dedicated application experience without the burden of background processes. This add-on operates similarly to traditional Chrome Apps, clearing its activity completely when closed.

Please note that **App for IW** is an unofficial tool and is independently developed; it is not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook. It acts as a wrapper around the Instagram web application to enhance desktop usability. For official Instagram support, users can visit [Instagram Help](https://help.instagram.com/). Bug reports and issues can be submitted via the add-on's homepage.

## Rankings

- #8,272 — Overall
- #7 — app
- #15 — apps
- #154 — instagram
- #181 — form

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app-for-instagram)