FeurStagram is a free, open-source Android modification of the official Instagram application designed to reduce distracting social media features. It removes the home feed, Reels, Explore section, and advertisements while preserving essential communication tools. Users can continue sending direct messages, viewing stories, searching profiles, and receiving notifications. The software modifies the original Instagram application rather than replacing it with a browser-based interface. Its documented patches remove selected telemetry components and shopping-related preloads. FeurStagram does not require users to send their login credentials through a separate service. The application checks GitHub for available updates and provides download prompts. Users can install a prebuilt APK or build their own version from the published patching tools.
Features
- Removal of Instagram Reels, endless home feed, and Explore recommendations
- Preserved direct messaging, stories, profile searching, and notifications
- Advertisement and shopping preload removal with selected telemetry blocking
- Direct modification of the official Instagram Android application
- Open-source patching tools for building and inspecting modified APK files
- Optional GitHub release update checks with in-app download notifications