Merlin
Instagram Chat

Instagram Chat

Enables Instagram chat for the desktop.

What is Instagram Chat?
Instagram Chat is a Firefox add-on that enables Instagram chat on the desktop. It adds a chat icon to the Instagram Web app and allows you to show/hide a chat-box. Install this add-on to easily chat with your Instagram contacts on your desktop.
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By: bcattaneo
Users: 436 ▲ 11
Rating: 4.86 (21)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2019-08-12)
Creation date: 2019-08-11
Weekly download count: 20
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 11.31K
URLs: Website
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# 4883 ▲ 31
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IMPORTANT NOTE (4/10/2020): As of today, I see Instagram has enabled DM on the Web. I don't think this add-on is longer needed, unless you want to chat on a tiny bottom-right window, instead of the whole window. Thanks to all who installed and submitted those friendly reviews!

This add-on allows you to chat on the Instagram Web app, which is not available by default although the functionality is there.

Functionality Modifies the Instagram page doing the following:

  1. Adds new chat icon on the top-right menu
  2. Shows/hide a chat-box once you click on the new chat icon
How it's done For a technical explanation, check this add-on's website or the "Technical Details" section.
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Safety
Risk impact

Instagram Chat is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Instagram Chat if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Instagram Chat has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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Instagram Chat