FlowlyHow to block Instagram on your computer
You open Instagram to check one message and come back half an hour later. Flowly blocks instagram.com in Chrome during focus time and asks why before the feed loads.
Add to Chrome, it's freeFree · Works in Chrome, Edge, Brave and Arc
Why are you opening this?
Check one message, then come back.
Block Instagram in Chrome
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Add Flowly to Chrome
Install the free extension from the Chrome Web Store.
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Check that Instagram is on
instagram.com is part of the default blocklist. You can see it ticked in Flowly settings.
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Start focus or set a schedule
Start a session from the toolbar or choose focus hours that repeat every day.
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Answer the question
When you open Instagram during focus, Flowly asks why. If it really is one message, allow 5 minutes. If not, go back.
“I need to check one message”
That is the most common reason people give Flowly for opening Instagram. It is also the one that most often turns into scrolling, because the inbox sits one tap away from Reels and the feed.
Flowly does not stop you from replying. It adds a moment of thought, shows how many times you already tried today and lets you choose a short window. You answer the message and close the tab.
See your Instagram habit in numbers
The Flowly dashboard shows time spent on each site, how often it was blocked and which reasons you picked. After a few days it often points out a pattern, for example that you open Instagram mostly when a task feels unclear.
Frequently asked questions
Add to Chrome, it's freeDoes Flowly block the Instagram app on my phone?
No. It blocks instagram.com in Chrome on your computer.
Can I still answer Instagram messages?
Yes. Choose “I need to check one message” and allow 5 minutes, or check messages outside focus hours.
Can I block only Instagram and keep other sites open?
Yes. Every site in the list can be switched on or off separately.
Does it work in Edge or Brave?
Yes, as long as the browser can install extensions from the Chrome Web Store.