Who should use Instagram Focus?

Instagram Focus is an open-source project built for instagram users seeking distraction-free messaging.

What platforms does Instagram Focus run on?

Instagram Focus runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.

Is Instagram Focus still active?

Unverified. Instagram Focus has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Instagram Focus?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Focus for Instagram, Instagram DM Only, and Focus Mode.

Who develops Instagram Focus?

Instagram Focus is developed by Made by hand.

How long has Instagram Focus been around?

Instagram Focus first shipped in 2026.

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Instagram Focus

Name: Instagram Focus
Author: Made by hand

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

Instagram Focus — Chat Only is a Firefox extension that redirects Instagram features such as Reels and Explore to the direct-messages section. It includes an on/off control and is intended for users who want Instagram messaging without scrolling distractions.

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Overview

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In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, Instagram Focus takes a focused approach. It focuses on avoiding distracting Instagram content while retaining access to direct messages. It is built as an open-source project for instagram users seeking distraction-free messaging. Instagram Focus is open source under the Open Source license. Instagram Focus is available on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.

Made by hand builds and maintains Instagram Focus, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include reels blocking, explore blocking, and DM-only access. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Reels blocking
Explore blocking
DM-only access
Distraction blocking
On/off toggle
Firefox for Android

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Indexed17 Sep · 10:28 UTC
Instagram Focus — Chat Only verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Instagram Focus

What does Instagram Focus do?: Instagram Focus focuses on avoiding distracting Instagram content while retaining access to direct messages. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use Instagram Focus?: Instagram Focus is an open-source project built for instagram users seeking distraction-free messaging.
Does Instagram Focus have a free plan?: Yes — Instagram Focus is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Instagram Focus run on?: Instagram Focus runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.
Is Instagram Focus still active?: Unverified. Instagram Focus has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Instagram Focus?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Focus for Instagram, Instagram DM Only, and Focus Mode.Focus for Instagram Instagram DM Only Focus Mode
Who develops Instagram Focus?: Instagram Focus is developed by Made by hand.
How long has Instagram Focus been around?: Instagram Focus first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
License: Open Source
First seen: 17 Sep 2026
Built for: Instagram users seeking distraction-free messaging
Model: Open source
Solves: Avoiding distracting Instagram content while retaining access to direct messages.

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Firefox Add-ons: instagram-focus-chat-only

Developer

Made by hand

Index record

Indexed: 17 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 17 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: instagram-focus-chat-only-mozilla-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 17 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 17 Sep 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 17 Sep 2026
Canonical URL: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/instagram-focus-chat-only

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