Ujwal Chapagain
Most people don't want to completely quit Instagram but control its usage (i.e They want to check their messages, post a story, and leave) without losing many hours to Reels and distracting content they never meant to watch.
FocusGram is an Android-only app that loads the Instagram website with the distracting parts removed and with Extra features. No private APIs. No data collection. Just a cleaner way to use a platform you already use.
FocusGram is free and always will be. If it's saved you some time, show your support by buying me a momo 👉👈.
What it does
Focus tools
- Block Reels entirely, or allow them in timed sessions (1–30 min) with daily limits and cooldowns
- Minimal Mode strips everything down to Feed and DMs
- Hide ALL feed posts entirely.
Content filtering
- Hide the Explore tab or Reels tab individually
- Disable Explore and blur posts, videos on feed entirely
- Click to unblur feed posts
- Disable Reels entirely
- Disable scrolling of home feed
Habit tools
- Screen Time Dashboard: daily usage, 7-day chart, weekly average
- Grayscale Mode: reduces the visual pull of colour; can be scheduled by time of day
- Session intentions: optionally set a reason before opening the app
- Reel & App Quota: Allocate only certain time for reels and/or instagram
Other Features
- Lock the app and/or your private messages.
- See other's message without sending seen indicator*
- Choose which page to launch when app is opened.
- Choose pause time before opening app (mindfulness gate).
- Save media on your local device.
Installation
Direct download
- Go to the Releases page
- Download
focusgram-release.apk - Open the file and allow "Install from unknown sources" if prompted
Uptodown
- Go to the FocusGram on Uptodown page
- Click "Get the Latest Version"
- Click "Download"
- Open the file and allow "Install from unknown sources" if prompted
Privacy
FocusGram has no access to your Instagram account credentials. It loads instagram.com inside a standard Android WebView and your login goes directly to Meta's servers, the same as any mobile browser.
Our app has:
- No analytics
- No crash reporting
- No third-party SDKs
- No Logging
- No data leaves your device
Frequently asked questions
Will this get my account banned?
Unlikely. FocusGram's traffic is indistinguishable from someone using Instagram in Chrome. It does not use Instagram's private API, does not automate any actions, and does not intercept credentials.
Is this a mod of Instagram's app?
No. FocusGram is a separate app that loads instagram.com in a WebView. It does not modify Instagram's APK or use any of Meta's proprietary code.
How do i support this project?
You can support this project by donating here: Donate
Building from source
Technical details and build instructions
Requirements
- Flutter stable channel (3.38+)
- Android SDK
- NDK 28.2.12676356
- Android SDK cmdline tools 20
- Android build tools 34 and 35
- JDK 17 (Eclipse Adoptium 17.0.17+)
Build
flutter pub get
flutter build apk --release
Architecture
FocusGram uses a standard Android System WebView to load instagram.com. All features are implemented client-side via:
- JavaScript injection (autoplay blocking, metadata extraction, SPA navigation monitoring)
- CSS injection (element hiding, grayscale, scroll behaviour)
- URL interception via NavigationDelegate (Reels blocking, Explore blocking)
Stack
| Framework | Flutter (Dart) |
| WebView | flutter_inappwebview (Apache 2.0) |
| Storage | shared_preferences |
| License | AGPL-3.0 |
Legal disclaimer
FocusGram is an independent, free, and open-source productivity tool licensed under AGPL-3.0. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Meta Platforms, Inc. or Instagram in any way.
How it works: FocusGram embeds a standard Android System WebView that loads instagram.com; the same website accessible in any mobile browser. All user-facing features are implemented exclusively via client-side modifications and are never transmitted to or processed by Meta's servers.
What we do not do:
- Use/Alter Instagram's or Meta's private APIs
- Intercept, read, log, or store user credentials, session data, or any sensitive content
- Modify any server-side Meta or Instagram services
- Scrape, harvest, or collect any user data
- Claim ownership of any Meta or Instagram trademarks, logos, or intellectual property — any branding visible within the app is served directly from
instagram.comand remains the property of Meta Platforms, Inc.
Using FocusGram is functionally equivalent to accessing Instagram through a mobile web browser with a content blocker extension. By using FocusGram, you acknowledge that you remain bound by Instagram's own Terms of Service.
For legal concerns, contact notujwal@proton.me before taking any other action.
License
Copyright © 2025-2026 Ujwal Chapagain
Licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software under the same terms.
FocusGram is built and maintained by Ujwal Chapagain under AGPL-3.0, Thanks for Reading README.