# Boringstagram

> Make instagram less addictive

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/boringstagram](https://chrome-stats.com/d/boringstagram)

## Overview

- **ID:** `boringstagram`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Joseph
- **Category:** social-communication
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-04-25
- **First published:** 2022-04-24
- **Size:** 12 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/boringstagram/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/johansenja/boringstagram/issues](https://github.com/johansenja/boringstagram/issues)

## Description

Boringstagram is a Firefox add-on that aims to make Instagram less addictive. It hides stories, profile pictures, and collapses feed posts by default. The explore page is disabled, ensuring focused searching. This lightweight and secure extension enhances your browsing experience without compromising functionality.

## Rankings

- #86,949 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `www.instagram.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: instagram.com
- 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/boringstagram)