I built this because I couldn't delete Instagram — I still use DMs for work and friends — but I was getting pulled into Reels and Explore way too easily.
SoftBrowse is a browser extension that hides the most addictive parts of Instagram:
Reels tab
Explore/Search
Suggested Posts
Like/View counts
Entire Feed (optional toggle)
It still lets you view profiles, send/receive DMs, and post.
No backend. No tracking. No account. Just a client-side script that modifies the DOM.
Built it for Orion browser (iOS) first — ZIP download: https://tinyurl.com/softbrowse
Open to feedback — Chrome/Firefox/Safari versions coming next.