How to block Instagram Reels on your computer

Block the Reels pages instead of all of Instagram. In Pawse, open instagram.com, click the Pawse icon and tap “Instagram Reels”. Messages, stories and profiles keep working.

Steps

Install Pawse in Chrome.
Open instagram.com and click the Pawse icon.
Tap “Instagram Reels” next to “Just:”.

Other “addictive part” presets

YouTube Shorts
Facebook Reels & Watch
X Explore
Reddit Popular & All
LinkedIn feed

Questions

Can I block all of Instagram instead?

Yes. Choose “Whole site” in the popup, or give yourself an allowance like 30 minutes a day (Pro).

Does this block Reels in the Instagram app?

No, Pawse works in the Chrome browser on your computer. On your phone, use Screen Time or Digital Wellbeing.

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