How To Add Instagram Web on Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Adding Instagram Web to Google Chrome puts the site a click away on your desktop. It makes checking your feed faster and keeps Instagram in its own space if you prefer a dedicated window.

Here is the exact process I use, with a quick option to open Instagram in its own window rather than a regular tab.

Add Instagram Web on Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Open Instagram

Type the URL in the address bar and go to the site.

https://www.instagram.com

Press Enter to load the Instagram homepage.

Log in to your account to get full access to features on the web version.

Create the shortcut

Click the three-dot menu at the top right of Chrome. To tweak your toolbar while you’re here, see how to add the customize button with this guide: add the customize button to Google Chrome.

In the menu, select Save and share.

Choose Create shortcut to add Instagram to your Chrome desktop setup. If you prefer quick tiles on your New Tab page, you can also edit your Chrome homepage shortcuts for faster access.

When the confirmation dialog appears, review the shortcut name and preview.

If you want Instagram to open in its own dedicated window, check Open as window.

Click Create to finish.

Find and use it

Look for the new Instagram icon in your Chrome apps or as a desktop shortcut, depending on your Chrome setup.

Open it with a single click any time you want to check Instagram.

This saves time and makes your browsing faster while keeping the full Instagram web experience on your desktop. For a cleaner view while browsing, you can also add an ad blocker to Chrome.

Final thoughts

Creating an Instagram shortcut in Chrome takes just a moment and gives you quicker access from your desktop.

Choose Open as window if you like a more app-like feel, or keep it as a regular tab if that suits your workflow.

Either way, you get Instagram just one click away.