Time-saving Adblock Filters

Time-saving content filter lists for hiding specific contents of web-pages (with Brave, Vivaldi, uBlock Origin, Adblock, etc.).

How to use in Brave or Vivaldi browser

Go to "Shields & privacy > Content filters" (Brave) or "Tracker and Ad Blocking > Manage Ad Blocking Sources" (Vivaldi) in the browser settings, and copy-paste the URL of the raw content of a list file from this repo (e.g. https://raw.githubusercontent.com/liamperritt/timesaving-adblock-filters/refs/heads/main/lists/InstagramAntiDoomScrolling.txt) into the "Add" URL text field, then click "Add/Import".

For use in the uBlock Origin or Adblock browser extensions for Firefox or Chrome/Chromium-based browsers, consult the relevant online documentation.

Available filter lists

Instagram Anti-Doom Scrolling

Raw file URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/liamperritt/timesaving-adblock-filters/refs/heads/main/lists/InstagramAntiDoomScrolling.txt

This list filters out all Instagram web app content that leads to endless doom scrolling, such as the Feed, Search and Reels, helping you stay connected while avoiding the time-wasting scrolling.

For best Instagram app experience on Android and Desktop:

1. In the Brave or Vivaldi browser, add the URL for this list as a "custom filter list" (see 'how-to' above)
2. Visit and log in to the Instagram website
3. In the browser options menu, select the "Add to home screen" option and install
4. Open the newly-installed Instagram PWA (Progressive Web App) from your homescreen and accept the prompt to enable notifications from Instagram
5. In Instagram "Notifications > Push Notifications" settings, turn off all push notifications except for "Messages from individual and group chats".

You'll now have a nicely-functioning version of the Instagram app that lets you stay connected with your friends without all the time-wasting content.

Instagram Anti-Distractions

Raw file URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/liamperritt/timesaving-adblock-filters/refs/heads/main/lists/InstagramAntiDistractions.txt

This list filters out Instagram web app content that most users find distracting, such as Notes, notification markers, pop-ups, clutter, etc.

Use in conjuction with the Instagram Anti-Doom Scrolling filter list for the most time-saving version of the Instagram web app. See the previous section's instructions on how to set up an Instagram PWA (Progressive Web App) for the best experience on Android and Desktop.