VidScrub

About

Short description:

Adds a precision seek bar to Instagram videos & Reels. Scrub, skip, and rewind any video with a simple drag. No more tap-guessing.


Full description:

Scrub through Instagram videos and Reels with pixel-perfect precision. VidScrub overlays a sleek, draggable seek bar on any video — giving you full playback control that Instagram doesn't.

Tired of tapping and holding to skip through Instagram videos? VidScrub adds the one feature Instagram is missing: a real video progress bar. Hover to reveal, drag to seek — just like YouTube.

How it works:

    1. Browse Instagram as normal — feed, Reels, Stories, profiles
    2. When a video plays, a slim seek bar appears at the bottom
    3. Drag to scrub forward, backward, or jump to any point instantly
    4. Release to continue watching from your chosen position

What you get:

    > Draggable scrub bar on every Instagram video
    > Works on Reels, feed videos, Stories, and profile video posts
    > Hover-to-reveal design that stays out of your way
    > Precise frame-by-frame seeking and navigation
    > Smooth, responsive playback scrubbing
    > Automatically follows the video you're watching

Perfect for:

    > Rewatching a specific moment in a Reel without replaying the whole thing
    > Skipping intros and outros on long-form Instagram videos
    > Creators reviewing their own uploaded content
    > Finding the exact frame or timestamp you need
    > Anyone frustrated by Instagram's lack of video controls
    > Catching details you missed without starting over

Key features:

    > Zero-config — works instantly on instagram.com, no setup needed
    > Lightweight — no background processes, no popup, just a content script and CSS
    > Privacy-first — all processing happens locally in your browser. No data is collected, stored, or sent anywhere. Zero analytics, zero tracking
    > Non-intrusive — the seek bar only appears on hover, blending naturally with Instagram's UI
    > Handles multiple videos — automatically attaches to the largest visible video as you scroll
    > Keyboard-free — drag-based seeking works on any pointing device


Disclaimer
This tool is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. I make no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability of this software for any purpose. VidScrub operates entirely within your browser and does not modify, download, or redistribute any Instagram content. By using this tool, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for compliance with Instagram's Terms of Service and any applicable regulations. I accept no liability for any damages or other consequences arising from the use of this tool. This is an unofficial utility not affiliated with or endorsed by Meta or Instagram.