App for Instagram™

Use the mobile version of Instagram directly in the browser. Upload/download stories or IGTV, and other functions!

App for Instagram™ - Chrome Extension

"App for Instagram™" is a Chrome extension that enables users to use the mobile version of Instagram on their browser. It provides features like uploading and downloading stories or IGTV videos, direct messaging, convenience layout, dark mode, and more.

Extension stats

Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.64
(2,186)
Version: 1.2.8 (Last updated: 2022-08-29)
Creation date: 2020-10-30
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 212.99K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This is a Chrome extension, which tweaks the Desktop Instagram version to look like a mobile app with support for Chrome IG Story and upload your photos and videos for share with your friends.

The iconic layout of mobile Instagram is in your browser! Simply click the button and get all features like in the mobile app.

Many users enjoy this app so much that they want to use on PC and utilize its full function, just as if they were using it on their phone.

Basic features on "App for Instagram":

➖ Direct messages (DM) are fully supported; ➖ Upload your own IGTV videos from the PC; ➖ Convenience layout for your better Instagram experience; ➖ Use Dark Mode directly on Instagram (without installing additional plugins with a dark theme); ➖ New! Take quick screen capture and share with your friends; ➖ Create your own posts and share them with your friends right from your browser; ➖ And also many other functions that you use in the Instagram mobile version.

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User reviews

super one
by peter parker, 2022-09-11

very useful for using mobile instagram on laptop
by Walnut, 2022-09-09

pretty good
by Ayoub Sabir, 2022-09-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

App for Instagram™ requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

App for Instagram™ is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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