Video Scrubber for Instagram
Displays player controls for video content on Instagram. Because why isn't that already a feature?
- By:
- GeorgeMike.com
- Daily users:
- 1,401+ -15
- Rating:
- 3.65 (63)
- Version:
- 3.0 Last updated: 2021-05-23
- Version code:
- 5236409
- Creation date:
- 2017-12-11
- Risk:
- Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- storage
- storage
- Size:
- 265.31K
- Email:
- su*****@georgemike.com
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- a day ago
Ranking
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User reviews
Pros
- Works as intended for video scrubbing
- Provides volume controls
- User-friendly interface compared to other extensions
- Fixes major annoyances with Instagram video playback
- Developer is responsive to messages
Cons
- Videos start muted, requiring manual unmute
- Controls can overlap with Instagram's native controls
- Scrubbing actions often result in muted audio
- Trialware model has frustrated users
- The add-on has bugs like videos not loading and black screens
Recent reviews
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Extension safety
Risk impact
Video Scrubber for Instagram requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
Video Scrubber for Instagram has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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