Instagram Autoplay Neutralizer
Stop Instagram video autoplay. Videos only play when you click. Take back control.
As of June 2026, Instagram Autoplay Neutralizer has 85 users and a 4.33/5 rating from 3 reviews in the Productivity category.
Usersup 63.5 percent+63.5%
85
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Ratingdown 13.4 percent−13.4%
4.33
3 reviews
Reviewsup 50.0 percent+50.0%
3
Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3
History
8 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 52 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0.0 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 56 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0.0 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 64 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0.0 |
| May 7, 2026 | 73 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.0.0 |
| May 13, 2026 | 82 | 4.67 | 3 | 1.0.0 |
| May 22, 2026 | 86 | 4.67 | 3 | 1.0.0 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 89 | 4.33 | 3 | 1.0.0 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 91 | 4.33 | 3 | 1.0.0 |
| Now | 85 | 4.33 | 3 | 1.0.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- storageactiveTab
- Host access
- *://*.instagram.com/*
Screenshots
About
🎯 Take Back Control of Your Instagram Experience Instagram Autoplay Neutralizer completely stops video autoplay on Instagram Web—especially Reels. Videos only play when YOU decide to play them. ✨ KEY FEATURES 🛑 Complete Autoplay Blocking • No video plays without your explicit click • Works on Feed, Reels, Stories, and Explore • Blocks Instagram's aggressive autoplay at the source 🔇 Reduce Addictive Patterns • "Click to Play" overlays give you control • Reels never auto-advance—each one needs your action • Optional blur on video thumbnails ⚡ Lightweight & Private • Zero data collection—everything stays in your browser • No external servers or tracking • Minimal performance impact 🔧 Fully Configurable • Toggle features on/off in the popup • Works across page navigation and tab switches 💡 WHY USE THIS? Instagram's autoplay is designed to maximize engagement—but it often means mindless scrolling. This extension adds healthy friction so you're in control. Perfect for: • Reducing screen time • Focusing on specific content • Avoiding getting sucked into Reels • Making Instagram less addictive 🔒 PRIVACY FIRST We don't collect ANY data. No analytics, no tracking, no external connections. Your preferences are stored locally in your browser. Period.
Technical
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 40.94KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- blpejgcknfecgbnglllbpcniefngjihc
- Developer ID
- u37bd282038fa3eea3ce5216fb4b4467c
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Jan 6, 2026
- Last Updated (Store)
- Jan 6, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 9, 2026
- Website
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