Real Video Controls for Instagram Reels, Stories & Feed – Reels Scrubber

Real video controls on Instagram. Seek, volume & speed on reels, stories, feed & posts. Mute preference sticks while scrolling.

⚡ WORKING JUNE 2026: Fully updated to handle the recent Instagram layout changes that broke older video controllers. Persistent audio and scrubbing are fully functional. Reels Scrubber re-enables native HTML5 video controls on Instagram, restoring the seek bar and volume slider that Instagram removes by default. If you've had to rewatch a Reel from the beginning because there's no scrubber, or watched Instagram silently re-mute your audio mid-scroll, this extension fixes both. CORE FEATURES: - Seek Bar / Video Scrubber: Jump to any moment in a supported Instagram video instantly. No more rewatching from the start. - Volume Control: Set your preferred volume directly on the video player layout. - Playback Speed: Watch at 0.5×, 1.5×, 2×, or any speed your browser natively supports. - Enable / Disable Toggle: Turn the controller on or off from your extension toolbar popup at any time. WHERE IT WORKS: - Home Feed: (instagram.com/) - Individual Reels: (/reels/ and /reel/) - Single Post Pages: (/p/) - Profile Reels Tab: (/username/reels/) - Stories Viewer: Fully optimized to handle custom tap shields and overlay styles unique to Instagram Stories. HOW TO USE IT: 1. Install the extension. 2. Open or refresh any Instagram page with video content. 3. Native video controls appear automatically on supported views. Note: Use the toolbar popup to toggle the controller layout on or off without uninstalling. TECHNICAL & USAGE NOTES: - Targeted Environment: This extension operates exclusively on the targeted instagram.com pages listed above. It does not inject into or support Instagram video embeds on third-party websites. - No Data Collection: This utility runs entirely locally. No tracking, no analytics, and no data ever leaves your machine. - If Instagram was already open when you installed, refresh the tab once to initialize the content script. Legal Notice: Instagram™ is a registered trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc. Reels Scrubber is independently developed and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Meta Platforms, Inc.