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Instagram Video Controls

by Useful First · usefulfirst.com · Accessibility
Established publisherManifest V3 in_app
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Control Instagram videos, Reels, and Stories: change playback speed, rewind or jump ahead, use the timeline, and see time.

Users
49
+12 in 30 days
Rating
3.7 / 5
−1.33 in 30 days
Ratings
3
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#109K
#90K among extensions
Version
0.5.1
updated 13 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 5 months
02449May 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 49 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 5 months
023May 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 3 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 Video Controls

Tired of rewatching an entire Reel just to find one specific moment? Video is too slow or too fast? You see something interesting, you blink, and it’s gone. Instagram’s player forces you to rewatch from the beginning, wasting your time and breaking your focus. Instagram Video Controls gives you back that control. It adds the features every power-user has wished for: a clean, always-visible timeline scrubber on every video, plus clear time information showing the current playback time and the total video duration. Instantly jump to any point in a Reel, feed video, or post — and always know exactly where you are in the video. You can also adjust the speed video. No more frustrating rewatches. It works exactly like you'd expect. Click or drag the timeline to seek. Click the video to play or pause. Check the timestamp to see the current time and total length at a glance. Simple, intuitive, and works automatically from the moment you install it. With Instagram Video Controls, you can finally: * Stop Wasting Time: Instantly find the exact moment you need in tutorials, news clips, Stories or long Reels. * See Where You Are: View the current playback time and total video duration directly on the video. * Eliminate Frustration: Get the precise playback control you're used to on every other video platform. * Master Your Feed: Effortlessly scrub through content without losing your place. This is the missing piece for a better Instagram experience. Try it for free and see for yourself how much better Instagram can be. If you like it, buy it forever. Privacy First: The extension works locally in your browser. It never sees, stores, or transmits your personal data, browsing history, or feed content. Your privacy is 100% protected. Instagram Video Controls is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Instagram or Meta.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+2.1%00.00
30 days+12+32.4%+2−1.33

Version history

7 versions recorded
0.5.113 Oct 2026
0.5.03 Jun 2026
0.4.03 Jun 2026
0.3.01 Jun 2026
0.2.812 May 2026
0.2.69 May 2026
0.2.09 May 2026

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
9 May 2026
Size
53 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
in_app
Privacy policy
usefulfirst.com
Support
usefulfirst.com
Extension ID
ejjlcjpfkbcapniifceeplbanfhgdggc

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage
Site access
https://www.instagram.com/*https://api.usefulfirst.com/*https://usefulfirst.com/*

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