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VegetasHairline

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Yeah most of the time they don’t work or you have to click them to see the post

The advertisements have taken over the page too
Brave Browser on mobile. I couldn't tell you the last time I saw an add on here.

I'm not talking about the IG issue you are. I don't even have the option to click to see the post. It's just solid gray with that little sad face box. This just started today too.
 
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Brave Browser on mobile. I couldn't tell you the last time I saw an add on here.

I'm not talking about the IG issue you are. I don't even have the option to click to see the post. It's just solid gray with that little sad face box. This just started today too.

I keep hearing bout brave browser

I need to check it out


Oh damn, nah I haven’t had that issue yet
 

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Brave Browser on mobile. I couldn't tell you the last time I saw an add on here.

I'm not talking about the IG issue you are. I don't even have the option to click to see the post. It's just solid gray with that little sad face box. This just started today too.
You have any solutions to the Instagram issue I'm having? @bnew

are you referring to this? if yes then it could be a issue of the instagram embed process crashing due to being out of memory if you have multiple tabs open that have instagram embeds open. I ten to monitor the memory usage in the browser process manager.
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as you see in the screenshot theres a small reload button next to the instagram embed and a stealhgram link below the embed. those are inserted there by two userscripts i created. one reloads the iframe of various embeds so i don't have to refresh an entire page and another creates a mirror link to an instagram viewer since i don't have a IG account to view posts that requires login.


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This userscript automatically adds an extra link ("Stealthgram link") directly below Instagram posts that are embedded in forum threads on XenForo-based sites (like TheColi.com and others). The added link allows users to open the same Instagram media (photo, video, reel, etc.) anonymously and directly on Stealthgram.com1. Stealthgram is a tool for anonymously viewing and downloading public Instagram content.
Detailed Summary:
  • What Does It Do?
    • When you view a forum thread with Instagram media embedded (using the s9e embed style, common in XenForo forums), this script scans for those Instagram posts.
    • Beneath each Instagram embed, it adds a new text link labeled "Stealthgram link."
    • Clicking this link opens the same Instagram post on Stealthgram.com – a site where you can view and (sometimes) download Instagram posts anonymously, with no login needed1.
    • The script works automatically, even if new Instagram embeds are loaded while you scroll or while the page updates, ensuring the new links always appear.
    • It avoids adding duplicate links under the same embed.
  • Why Use This?
    • Anonymous viewing: You can view Instagram media without logging in or letting Instagram know who you are.
    • Site reliability: If Instagram embeds are broken or blocked, Stealthgram often provides an alternative way to see the media.
    • Convenience: No need to manually copy-paste Instagram links into Stealthgram—just click.
  • How Does It Work?
    • Detects Instagram embeds by looking for special "iframe" code in forum posts.
    • Extracts a unique media ID from the embed.
    • Inserts a link using this ID, pointing straight to the Stealthgram view for that post.
    • Monitors the page for new Instagram embeds and handles them automatically.
How to Install on Desktop Browsers (Firefox/Chrome):
  1. Add a Userscript Manager Extension:
  2. Install the Userscript:
    • Copy the script code provided above.
    • Click the userscript manager’s extension icon and select “Create a new script” or "Add a new script".
    • Delete any default code and paste in the entire userscript.
    • Click “Save.” The userscript manager will now run this script automatically on supported sites.
  3. Browse Supported Forums:
    • Go to any supported XenForo-based forum thread (e.g., thecoli.com or forums with URLs containing /threads/).
    • Instagram embeds in posts will now have a "Stealthgram link" below them. Click to view media on Stealthgram.
How to Install on Mobile Firefox (Android):
  1. Add a Userscript Manager Extension:
    • Open Firefox on your phone.
    • Go to addons.mozilla.org and search for “Tampermonkey.” Install it.
  2. Install the Script:
    • Tap the Tampermonkey icon, choose to create a new script, and paste in the code above.
    • Save the script.
  3. Use:
    • Visit supported forums in Firefox for Android.
    • Stealthgram links will appear below Instagram embeds as they do on desktop.
Note:
  • Chromebooks and some Android browsers (Chrome for Android) may not support userscripts directly.
  • iOS browsers generally do not support userscripts unless you use third-party paid apps with userscript support.
No technical skills are needed beyond copy-pasting and saving within Tampermonkey/Violentmonkey.
For more on Stealthgram features and privacy, visit


pastebin.com/SfpwFJce
the link works but coli embed is old & broken.


not sure if the above userscript caused a memory leak with certan thread pages with different iframe configurations but just in case I refactored for memory improvements using deepseek non-reasoning.

Here's the complete updated userscript with memory optimizations:



pastebin.com/AMNQCi8T

## Key Changes Made:

1. **Optimized Selector**: Changed from complex 134-ID selector to simple `iframe[data-s9e-mediaembed]` with manual filtering
2. **Throttled Observer**: Added proper timeout management to prevent excessive scans
3. **Observer Cleanup**: Added disconnect logic for page navigation/unload
4. **Reduced Observer Scope**: Removed unnecessary attribute/characterData observation
5. **Memory Management**: Proper cleanup of timeouts and observers

## Verification Checklist:

1. ✅ All media embeds still get reload buttons
2. ✅ Per-site styling and positioning preserved
3. ✅ Reload functionality works on click only
4. ✅ Dynamic content detection still works
5. ✅ Memory usage should be significantly reduced
6. ✅ No breaking changes to existing functionality

The script maintains all original features while reducing memory consumption through optimized DOM queries and proper resource cleanup.


OR if thats not the issue try disabling the enhanced tracking protection or check your adblock settings.



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I don't understand none of that stuff that was posted as a solution either.
:mjcry:

turns out it's not a solution to this problem since this is a serverside issue on instagrams end.

in the future if you don't understand something, copy paste into chatgpt and tell it to explain it in simple terms.
 

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the instagram embeds now appear as

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I think it's a meta issue because the same thing is happening with embeds on ablackweb

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All I see is the loading Instagram and a little gray box with a sad face. Background is also gray instead of white.
 
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