Prevents accidental likes from Instagram's double-tap gesture. Disables double-tap to like feature while browsing images, reducing unintended interactions and giving users better control over their engagement activities.
// ==UserScript==
// @name Disable Double Tap to Like on Instagram
// @namespace http://tampermonkey.net/
// @version 2025-09-15
// @description Prevents accidental likes from Instagram's double-tap gesture. Disables double-tap to like feature while browsing images, reducing unintended interactions and giving users better control over their engagement activities.
// @author Priesdelly
// @match *://*.instagram.com/*
// @grant none
// @license MIT
// ==/UserScript==
(function() {
'use strict';
function preventDoubleTapToLike(event) {
// Target images and other interactive elements where double-tap might trigger likes
const target = event.target;
if (target.tagName.toLowerCase() === 'img' ||
target.closest('article') ||
target.closest('[role="presentation"]')) {
event.stopPropagation();
event.preventDefault();
return false;
}
}
// Wait for DOM to be ready before adding listeners
function initializeScript() {
// Remove existing listeners if any (for script updates)
document.removeEventListener('dblclick', preventDoubleTapToLike, true);
// Add event listener with capture phase for better interception
document.addEventListener('dblclick', preventDoubleTapToLike, true);
// Also handle touch events for mobile devices
document.addEventListener('touchend', function(event) {
if (event.touches.length === 0 && event.changedTouches.length === 1) {
const now = Date.now();
const lastTap = this.lastTap || 0;
if (now - lastTap < 300) { // Double tap detected
preventDoubleTapToLike(event);
}
this.lastTap = now;
}
}, true);
}
// Initialize when DOM is ready
if (document.readyState === 'loading') {
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', initializeScript);
} else {
initializeScript();
}
})();