Flaxen

Allows access to the mobile version of Instagram on your desktop!
What is Flaxen?
Flaxen is a Chrome extension that enables access to the mobile version of Instagram on your desktop. It provides a simple interface for sending direct messages and switching between mobile and desktop views, making it faster and easier to respond to Instagram DMs.

Extension stats

By: Ahsan Z.
Users: 2
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2020-03-10)
Creation date: 2020-03-10
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • *://*.instagram.com/*
Size: 34.77K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH INSTAGRAM IN ANY WAY.

Flaxen allows access to the mobile version of Instagram from your desktop! Ever wanted to send direct messages on Instagram from your laptop/desktop computer? This extension allows you to do just that! With a simple interface that allows switching between mobile and desktop views, this extension makes it much faster and easier to respond to your Instagram DMs.

If you want to use a desktop version of this (with dark mode!), check out Cervine (https://github.com/DevinMui/cervine) built by Devin Mui!

Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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