Desktopify

Browse web mobile Instagram site directly from your Desktop (Pc / Mac)
What is Desktopify?
"Desktopify" is a Chrome extension specifically designed to allow users to access Instagram's mobile website directly from their desktop. This includes the ability to upload photos and videos, send and receive direct messages, view and download photos and videos in full HD, and perform other regular actions that you would normally do on your phone. It's simple, efficient, and only requires minimal permissions for your security.

Extension stats

Users: 300,000+
Rating: 4.48 (7,873)
Version: 2.7.4 (Last updated: 2020-08-24)
Creation date: 2020-05-08
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • https://*.instagram.com/*
  • http://desktop-for-ig.devanco.com/*
  • https://desktop-for-ig.devanco.com/*
Size: 67.51K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

This very simple app allows you to access to the Instagram™ mobile website like you can do on your smartphone 📱but on your computer!

With this app you can now:

📷 Upload photos 📹 Upload videos 💬 Direct Messages are fully supported 🔍 Open / Download photos and videos in full HD ✔ Everything you can do normally on your phone on the Instagram™ mobile website (like, follow, comment, browse, ..)

Simple & Efficient

This app requires only the minimal permissions required to work to improve your security.

NB : previously named InstaDesktop

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
    Cons
    • Doesn't work consistently or at all
    • Cannot upload images/video or edit images
    • No option to add stories or carousel images
    • Issues with user agent not being modified properly
    Most mentioned
    • Cannot connect to Instagram or authenticate
    • Extremely limited functionality
    • Security certificate issues reported
    Recent reviews
    Dead, instagram probably found it out and killed it
    by Andy B, 2024-08-20

    je ne peut me connecté dessus je suis google chrome version pc linux Debian a mettre a jour merci d'avance
    by Sarah Des, 2024-08-15

    Rotate your device to add to your story. No option to add story Only plus icon on the top right side but when image upload there is no option to click on next button Button not showing
    by Faisal Awan, 2024-06-11
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Desktopify requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk likelihood

    Desktopify has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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