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ScrollBrake by bruce45

Stop endless scrolling. Scrollbrake hides Reels to reduce screen time while keeping DMs, Stories, Posts & Feed.

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ScrollBrake – Take Control of Instagram

ScrollBrake helps you break free from endless scrolling by removing distracting Reels and enforcing a hard time limit while keeping the parts of Instagram you actually need.

Stay connected without losing hours to mindless content.

✨ Features
🚫 Blocks Instagram Reels completely to reduce distractions
⏱️ Hard usage timer to limit your screen time effectively
💬 Keeps DMs, Stories, Posts, and Feed fully accessible
🧠 Built for focus, discipline, and mindful browsing
⚡ Lightweight, fast, and easy to use

🎯 Why ScrollBrake?
Instagram is useful but it’s designed to keep you scrolling. ScrollBrake puts control back in your hands by removing the most addictive elements and helping you use Instagram intentionally.

Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to cut down screen time without quitting Instagram.
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Required permissions:

  • Access your data for www.instagram.com

Optional permissions:

  • Access your data for www.instagram.com

Data collection:

  • The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
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Version
1.0.0
Size
20.72 KB
Last updated
5 days ago (Apr 11, 2026)
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  • Feeds, News & Blogging
  • Privacy & Security
  • Social & Communication
License
MIT License
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