Sidebar: Desktop for Instagram
Feed, Reels, DM from Menu Bar
Only for Mac
$4.99
Mac
What if you could browse Instagram without leaving your workflow?
Sidebar brings Instagram to your Mac as a sleek, floating panel that lives right in your menu bar. Stay connected to your feed, message friend, and explore content—all without opening a browser or breaking your focus.
One Shortcut Away. Always Accessible.
Press Cmd+Shift+I to instantly toggle the sidebar on or off. Sidebar appears as a floating panel alongside your workspace, so you never have to leave the app you are working in. When you are done browsing, dismiss it just as quickly and get back to what matter most.
KEY FEATURES:
- Floating Side Panel
Access Instagram in a lightweight overlay that sit beside your active window. No browser tab needed. No distraction from switching between full-screen application.
- Full Keyboard Navigation
Navigate your entire feed without touching the mouse. Use arrow key to scroll through post, and dedicated shortcut to like, comment, share, and bookmark content in a single keystroke.
- Direct Message and Reel View
Quickly switch between your main feed, direct message, and reel using keyboard shortcut. Stay on top of every conversation and trending content effortlessly.
- Notification Badge
Sidebar poll for new notification and display a live badge on the menu bar icon, so you always know when something need your attention—without constantly checking.
- Adjustable Position and Opacity
Place the panel on the left or right side of your screen and fine-tune its transparency. Sidebar blend into your workspace exactly how you want it.
- Smart Auto-Hide
When another app goes fullscreen, Sidebar automatically hides itself to stay out of the way. It reappears as soon as you exit fullscreen, ready when you are.
- Launch at Login
Enable Sidebar to start automatically when you log in, so it is always one shortcut away from the moment your Mac boot up.
Built for Productivity. Designed for Connection.
Sidebar is the fastest way to keep up with Instagram on your Mac. No browser clutter, no context switching—just a clean, keyboard-driven experience that fit seamlessly into your workflow.
Download Sidebar today and keep Instagram exactly where you need it.
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The developer, Pierre Stanislas, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Pierre Stanislas
- Size
- 5.5 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 26.2 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 26.2 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Copyright
- © Pierre Stanislas
