# IG Follow

> Redirects Instagram homepage and Reels tab towards actual timeline ('following' instead of 'for you')

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `ig-follow`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Laurent LC
- **Category:** social-communication
- **Daily users:** 184
- **Weekly downloads:** 11
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-07-12
- **First published:** 2023-07-08
- **Size:** 15 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ig-follow/)

## Description

IG Follow is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your Instagram experience by redirecting the homepage and Reels tab from the generic 'For You' feed to your personalized 'Following' timeline. This simple yet effective tool ensures you stay connected with the content from accounts you follow, prioritizing relevance and personalization over algorithmic suggestions. With IG Follow, access your preferred Instagram content effortlessly, improving your social media engagement and enjoyment.

## Rankings

- #8,566 — Overall
- #51 — poll
- #98 — slow
- #188 — homepage

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- 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/ig-follow)