# Progress Bar for Instagram

> Adds clickable progress bars / scrubber to videos on Instagram as well as volume control

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `progress-bar-for-ig`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** usy
- **Category:** social-communication
- **Daily users:** 1,021
- **Weekly downloads:** 42
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (16 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-25
- **First published:** 2024-12-28
- **Size:** 69 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/progress-bar-for-ig/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/usyless/progress-bar-for-ig](https://github.com/usyless/progress-bar-for-ig)

## Description

**Progress Bar for Instagram** is a handy Chrome extension that adds clickable progress bars to Instagram videos, allowing users to scrub or move through the video seamlessly. It also provides volume control bars for easier audio adjustments. One of its neat features includes the option to hide the progress bar when not hovering over it, keeping the interface clean and focused. This extension improves video navigation and control directly within Instagram's web platform, enhancing the overall user viewing experience.

The source code is openly available on GitHub, ensuring transparency and potential for customization: [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/usyless/progress-bar-for-ig). This tool is perfect for Instagram users who want more control over video playback without leaving the platform.

## Rankings

- #3,257 — Overall
- #2 — program
- #3 — progress
- #10 — instagram
- #31 — install
- #31 — process

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `www.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.

> Some risk analysis details are omitted from this free response. [Upgrade to view the full analysis](https://chrome-stats.com/pricing).

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Instagram Video Progress Bar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/instagram-video-progress-bar) — 3 users
- [Instagram Video Progressbar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/instagram-video-progressbar) — 5 users
- [Instagram Video Controls PRO](https://chrome-stats.com/d/instagram-video-controls-pro) — 24 users
- [Video Scrubber for Instagram](https://chrome-stats.com/d/video-scrubber-for-instagram) — 1,031 users, 3.65 / 5
- [Instagram Reels Controls](https://chrome-stats.com/d/instagram-reels-controls) — 278 users, 4.00 / 5
- [Instabar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/instabar) — 2 users
- [Reel Controls - Progress and Volume](https://chrome-stats.com/d/reels-controls-progress-volume) — 7 users
- [VibeX - Instagram Enhanced Controls](https://chrome-stats.com/d/vibex-instagram) — 6 users, 3.00 / 5
- [Reels Scrubber: Real Video Controls for Instagram](https://chrome-stats.com/d/reels-scrubber-for-instagram) — 67 users, 2.00 / 5
- [instagram-html5-controls](https://chrome-stats.com/d/instagram-html5-controls) — 276 users, 2.79 / 5
- [Better Videos for Instagram: Playback & Volume](https://chrome-stats.com/d/better-instagram-videos) — 1,055 users, 4.79 / 5
- [Better Videos for Instagram: Playback & Volume](https://chrome-stats.com/d/better-videos-for-instagram) — 1,055 users, 4.79 / 5

---

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