# IG Downloader

> Allows download of instagram photos and videos. 1. Navigate to the profile page. 2. Click on an image/video. 3. Tap on the page once it loads. 4. Click on the download button.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `ig-downloader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ashish Shah
- **Category:** download-management,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 743
- **Weekly downloads:** 14
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (20 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.0.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-10-02
- **Size:** 96 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ig-downloader/)
- **Website:** [https://gitlab.com/ashneo76/ig-downloader/issues](https://gitlab.com/ashneo76/ig-downloader/issues)

## Description

IG Downloader is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to help you quickly download photos and videos directly from Instagram profiles. Simply navigate to the desired Instagram profile, click on any image or video, tap once on the loaded page, and use the convenient download button to save your favorite content effortlessly. This tool is perfect for users who want to keep Instagram media offline for personal use, allowing seamless access without additional software.

## Rankings

- #3,987 — Overall
- #360 — Download Management
- #79 — downloader
- #115 — download
- #195 — countdown

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `*.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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## Review summary

Most users report that the IG Downloader add-on does not work or lacks a download button, rendering it unusable. It also handles pages with multiple pictures poorly, requiring extra steps to download images. However, one user found it effective after extensive trials with other Instagram downloaders.

### Pros

- This add-on worked for at least one user after trying many other Instagram downloaders.

### Cons

- Does not work as expected for many users.
- No download button available, making it unusable.
- Poor handling of pages with multiple pictures, requiring users to tap each picture individually for a download option, which is annoying.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ig-downloader)