Put a speed bump in Reels. Keep the good parts.
Instagram is not only Reels. If you want messages, profiles, or one specific creator without surrendering to the next hour of vertical video, friction gives you a middle setting.
What it does: scrollharder.lol makes Instagram Reels require more input to move while leaving Instagram available. It is a deliberate pause, not a feed deletion.
A friction setting for people who still need Instagram
Deleting Instagram is a blunt instrument when the app also carries conversations, work, communities, and saved references. A Reels-specific speed bump gives those parts room to exist without making the video queue frictionless.
What V1 handles
- Adjustable resistance from 50:1 to 2500:1 for the selected feed.
- A guard against using horizontal Reel navigation as a shortcut around the intended effort.
- Local effort and session stats, with no feed-content collection.
- A separate stadium visualization that turns effort into a small, memorable run.
What to expect in practice
At first, the extra input can feel almost silly. That is the point. You can continue if you actually want the next Reel, but the automatic handoff loses its invisibility. If you need a hard block, use a blocker; this tool is for the in-between.
Instagram Reels questions
Can I use Instagram normally with friction enabled?
V1 is designed to keep ordinary controls and typing fields usable. The friction is focused on feed movement.
Does it work in the Instagram app on my phone?
No. V1 is a browser extension for desktop Chrome and Brave browsing.
Is Instagram data collected?
No feed-content collection is part of V1. Effort and session stats are saved locally in the browser.