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Instagram Helper version history - 4 versions

Instagram Helper by MrBs

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Instagram Helper version history - 4 versions
  • Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes.You should always use the latest version of an add-on.

  • Latest version

    Version 1.3.1

    Released Dec 24, 2025 - 205.93 KB
    Works with firefox 113.0 and later
    v1.3.1: The "Stability" Update
    * Major Performance Overhaul: Refactored the core engine for a faster, smoother browsing experience.
    * Improved Reliability: Centralized state management for more consistent video control behavior.
    * Under the Hood: Consolidated DOM selectors to ensure the extension stays compatible with the latest Instagram UI changes.
    * Bug Squashing: Modularized keyboard shortcuts and speed controls to eliminate internal conflicts.

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Older versions

    Version 1.3

    Released Dec 20, 2025 - 205.35 KB
    Works with firefox 113.0 and later
    🚀 Release Notes: Version 1.3

    This update focuses on a smoother user experience with a polished UI, significant performance upgrades under the hood, and key usability fixes.

    ✨ New Features & Improvements
    • Cleaner UI with Hover-Based Controls: Video controls now automatically hide when you move your mouse away and reappear on hover, keeping your viewing experience clutter-free.
    • Smooth Animations: Added CSS transitions for smoother opacity changes on video controls and volume sliders.
    • Space to Pause: You can now use the Space bar to pause and unpause videos.
    • Better Speed Indicator: Added user-select: none to the speed indicator to prevent accidental text highlighting while clicking.

    🐛 Bug Fixes
    • Volume & Controls: Resolved various issues related to volume stability and control responsiveness.
    • Home Page Logic: Fixed an issue where the "Explore" link was not appearing on the Home page.
    • Mute Logic: Refactored and moved mute logic to ensure more consistent behavior across the platform.

    🛠 Under the Hood
    • Performance Boost: Updated the codebase to use React 19 and the React Compiler for better performance and rendering efficiency.
    • Dependencies: All packages have been updated to their latest versions.
    • Monetization: Removed Mellowtel integration.



    ⚠️ Known Issues
    Note to users: We are aware of the following issues and are working on fixes for future updates:
    * Keyboard Shortcuts: Currently do not function on Post pages (/p/).
    * Reels Captions: Captions cannot currently be expanded within the Reels view.

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 1.2

    Released Feb 17, 2025 - 185.19 KB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later
    Instagram Video Controls - v1.2

    This update brings new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements to your Instagram browsing experience.

    What's New:
    • Hold to Speed Up: Press and hold the mouse on a video to play at 2x speed; release to return to normal.
    • Explore Button in Search: Type in the search bar, and an "Explore" button appears, taking you directly to the Explore page with your search term, like the mobile app.
    • Initial Explore Button: The explore button is created instantly for a smoother typing experience.

    Bug Fixes:
    • Volume Slider: Resolved issues with volume setting and consistency.
    • Like Button: Improved "L" key shortcut accuracy across all video posts.
    • Search Button: Fixed duplication issues.
    • Speed Indicator: Indicator now disappears correctly after releasing the mouse.

    Improvements:
    • Performance Optimization: Significant improvements to speed and resource usage.

    Known Issues:
    * None

    Installation/Update:

    The extension should update automatically, or manually update via your browser's extension management page.

    Feedback:

    We value your feedback! Contact us "chouaibwidadipur@gmail.com" for issues or suggestions.

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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  • Version 1.0

    Released Jan 20, 2025 - 183.26 KB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later

    Source code released under Mozilla Public License 2.0

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