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Instagram: declutter the left nav

Keeps only the core items in the left menu, hiding Explore, Reels, messages and notifications.

Code to copy

/* Trim the left nav: keep only Home, Search, Profile */
nav a[href="/explore/"],
nav a[href="/reels/"],
nav a[href*="/direct/"],
nav div[role="button"]:has(svg[aria-label="New post"]),
nav div[role="button"]:has(svg[aria-label="Notifications"]) {
  display: none !important;
}

How to use this example

1. Copy the code with the button above.
2. Install JustZix (2 minutes) and open the extension on the target page.
3. Add a new rule matching that page.
4. Paste the code into the rule's CSS panel and save — the effect appears instantly.