Instagram DM Sidebar Hider icon

Instagram DM Sidebar Hider

by msanjeed5 · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Hide Instagram Direct Messages sidebar for a cleaner chat interface

Users
22
−2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#149K
#124K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 13 Mar 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
01428Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 22 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Instagram DM Sidebar Hider

Instagram DM Sidebar Hider is a lightweight Chrome extension that lets you toggle the visibility of the Instagram Direct Messages sidebar with a single click. Perfect for those who want a distraction-free messaging experience or need more screen space for their conversations. This extension operates completely locally and doesn't collect any user data. It's designed to be resilient to Instagram UI updates through multi-strategy element targeting, ensuring it continues to work even when Instagram makes changes to their interface.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−4.3%00.00
30 days−2−8.3%00.00
6 months−3−12.0%00.00
1 year+10+83.3%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.013 Mar 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
13 Mar 2025
Size
34 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
raw.githubusercontent.com
Support
github.com
Extension ID
nbigbkbghbbidknlibfnhahgjbmopmee

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
storageactiveTab
Site access
https://www.instagram.com/*

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