# Instab - Save Instagram photos

> Open and save Instagram photos.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `instab`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Alan Dours
- **Daily users:** 7,056
- **Weekly downloads:** 97
- **Rating:** 3.56 / 5 (94 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-04
- **First published:** 2019-05-18
- **Size:** 21 KB
- **Data as of:** 2024-12-15
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/instab/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/alandours/instab](https://github.com/alandours/instab)

## Description

Instab - Save Instagram photos is a convenient Firefox extension that enables users to quickly open and download their favorite Instagram images with ease. This tool adds a simple functionality to your browser, allowing you to preserve memories or collect inspiration without the hassle of taking screenshots or using third-party websites. With Instab, saving high-quality Instagram photos is just a click away, enhancing your online experience and streamlining your media collection process.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `downloads`
- `storage`

### Host permissions

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

### Content script matches

- `*.instagram.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: instagram.com
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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## Review summary

### Pros

- Works great for downloading photos quickly and easily.
- Simple to use with a one-click download feature.
- Open source and potentially safer than alternatives.
- Successfully downloads stories from mobile devices.
- Effortlessly downloads photos from both posts and stories.

### Cons

- Does not work for downloading videos.
- Inconsistent performance; works for some posts but not others.
- Recently lost functionality for downloading videos.
- User interface can be annoying in dark mode.
- No advanced features or configuration options.

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