I have tried for years to curb my instagram usage. And after trying everything, I’ve finally found something that works. I call it Instagram methadone, but it’s really just the instagram web app. If you struggle with getting off instagram too, you should try it!

Here’s how it works: delete the instagram app off your phone. Then, go to Instagram in your browser and click “Add to home screen”.

You will still have instagram on your phone… It just sucks now!

It’s like a maintenance drug.

You can still use Reels all you like, they just suck now. DMs and search are still there, they just also suck. The endless scroll is even still there, but it also sucks. There’s no limits, but since it’s not really enjoyable, you’ll naturally find yourself not being as addictive.

This is probably how all social media apps should be, and there’s probably a lot more to be written on this. But for now I hope this helps!

I used to average something like 2-4 hours a day on instagram. I really hated it. Now I’m at like 0-15min. I feel ridiculous saying this but I feel like I’ve gotten part of my life back.