# Focus for Instagram

> A simple extension to hide Instagram's Explore and Reels pages for a more focused social media experience.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `focus-for-instagram`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** jatin
- **Category:** web-development,appearance,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 23
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-22
- **First published:** 2025-04-19
- **Size:** 8.88 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/focus-for-instagram/)

## Description

Instagram Explore & Reels Blocker is a lightweight browser extension that blocks the distracting Explore and Reels pages on Instagram. By hiding these pages, users can enjoy a more focused Instagram experience, without endless scrolling through recommendations. This extension is perfect for people looking to limit their exposure to Instagram's most addictive features.

How it works:

Simply install the extension.

When you navigate to the Explore or Reels pages, they will be hidden, and you will see a message letting you know that these pages are blocked.

The extension also removes the links to Explore and Reels from Instagram’s navigation.

## Rankings

- #23,147 — Overall
- #29 — focus
- #59 — instagram
- #113 — install
- #204 — explore

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://www.instagram.com/*`

### 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/focus-for-instagram)