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Rexplorer: Reddit & Instagram Media Gallery version history - 22 versions

Rexplorer: Reddit & Instagram Media Gallery by Anson Alexander

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Rexplorer: Reddit & Instagram Media Gallery version history - 22 versions

  • Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes.You should always use the latest version of an add-on.

  • Latest version

    Version 3.0.3

    Released Nov 13, 2026 - 1.49 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Rexplorer 3.0.3 — Playback & Stability Improvements
    • Improved Reddit video playback with more reliable audio.
    • Fixed RedGIFs playback to prioritize high-quality video directly in Rexplorer's player, without intrusive external controls.
    • Improved gallery loading speed, media detection, and recovery when content fails to load.
    • Improved video fallback handling, navigation, and fullscreen behavior.
    • Additional stability and compatibility improvements for Reddit and Instagram.

    Thanks for using Rexplorer!

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  • Older versions

    Version 3.0.1

    Released Nov 11, 2026 - 1.69 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    The Instagram viewer now shows who posted each photo or Reel, its hashtags and its caption, like the author and community you already see on Reddit. Click a name or hashtag to open it on Instagram. Getting started on Instagram is simpler too: click Rexplorer in the toolbar and choose Open gallery. Your browser asks once, and the gallery opens right away. After that, the Rexplorer button is on every supported Instagram page.

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  • Version 3.0.0

    Released Nov 11, 2026 - 1.68 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Rexplorer 3.0 — Reddit & Instagram

    Rexplorer now brings its fast media gallery to Reddit and Instagram!
    • Browse Instagram photos, videos, carousels, profiles, search results, and Reels in a visual gallery.
    • Watch Reels and videos directly in the viewer.
    • Automatically load more posts as you browse.
    • Enable the floating Rexplorer button on Instagram with a one-time permission.
    • Enjoy the same fullscreen viewer, zoom, filters, and slideshow controls across both platforms.
    • Keep your existing Reddit Favorites, Watchlist, settings, and Pro or Lifetime license.

    One Rexplorer license works across Reddit and Instagram. Existing Pro and Lifetime customers don't need to purchase anything else.

    Reddit functionality and existing user data are preserved.

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  • Version 2.1.6

    Released Nov 6, 2026 - 1.08 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Improved Reddit gallery performance and scrolling. Rexplorer now processes new and updated posts more efficiently, while continuing to support late-loading video thumbnails and carousel images.

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  • Version 2.1.4

    Released Nov 6, 2026 - 1.07 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Rexplorer 2.1.4 — Better Image Quality & Reliability
    • Fixed blurry gallery thumbnails and incorrect images appearing in Reddit feeds.
    • Improved high-resolution image viewing in the lightbox.
    • Fixed missing GIFs and improved multi-image gallery support.
    • Improved automatic waterfall scrolling and feed-loading reliability.
    • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

    Thanks for using Rexplorer!

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  • Version 2.1.3

    Released Nov 6, 2026 - 1.07 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Rexplorer 2.1.3 – Improved Reddit Compatibility

    Fixed an issue where Reddit changes prevented galleries from loading additional posts.
    • Restored automatic waterfall scrolling and continuous media loading.
    • Improved compatibility with Reddit's updated feed system.
    • Fixed issues where only a few posts appeared in galleries.
    • Improved loading reliability and performance.

    Thanks for using Rexplorer!

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  • Version 2.1.2

    Released Nov 5, 2026 - 1.07 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Rexplorer 2.1.2 — Improved Onboarding & Reddit Compatibility
    • Refreshed the welcome screen with a cleaner, more polished design.
    • Clarified the difference between signing into Reddit and activating Rexplorer Pro.
    • Improved guidance when Reddit restricts media feeds or displays Limited View.
    • Updated troubleshooting instructions to reflect Reddit's recent access changes.
    • Additional interface refinements and usability improvements.

    This update focuses on making Rexplorer easier to understand and use. Reddit sign-in is recommended for reliable media loading.

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  • Version 2.1.1

    Released Nov 5, 2026 - 1.07 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Rexplorer 2.1.1 — Reddit Compatibility & Reliability
    • Improved handling of Reddit sign-in and restricted feed errors.
    • Fixed misleading sign-in prompts that could appear even when already logged into Reddit.
    • Added a Retry option when Reddit temporarily blocks media loading.
    • Improved recovery from interrupted or blocked feeds without requiring users to sign in again.
    • Additional stability improvements and bug fixes.

    Thanks for using Rexplorer! We're continuing to improve compatibility as Reddit evolves.

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  • Version 2.1.0

    Released Oct 29, 2026 - 1.07 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    • Improved compatibility with Reddit pages and clearer browsing when signed out.
    • Sharper images when Reddit makes higher-quality versions available to signed-out visitors.
    • More reliable Favorites and Watchlist browsing.
    • New video playback-speed controls, from 0.25× to 2×, where supported.
    • Smoother slideshows and video playback across mixed media.
    • General stability and interface improvements.

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  • Version 2.0.7

    Released Oct 17, 2026 - 1.03 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Improved compatibility with Reddit's recent changes to signed-out browsing.
    • Better detection of images, videos, galleries, and media previews already loaded on Reddit pages.
    • Improved recovery when Reddit blocks access to its post feeds.
    • Rexplorer can now discover additional media after you scroll Reddit and reopen the gallery.
    • Improved messaging when signing into Reddit is required.

    For the most complete Rexplorer experience, we recommend being signed into Reddit.

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  • Version 2.0.6

    Released Oct 16, 2026 - 1.03 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later

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  • Version 2.0.5

    Released Sep 25, 2026 - 1.03 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Fixed an issue where GIFs and videos could turn black while zoomed, especially when cycling between media.
    Improved zoom stability for moving media while preserving the current zoom level when navigating between items.
    Also improved GIF/video looping behavior to reduce playback glitches.

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  • Version 2.0.4

    Released Sep 19, 2026 - 1.03 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Version 2.0.4 is a reliability and performance update focused on media-heavy and long browsing sessions.

    • Improved rapid navigation between images, videos, galleries, GIF-style media, and Redgifs.
    • Improved loading of additional Reddit media at the end of the current gallery, including filtered feeds.
    • Fixed several edge cases involving overlapping or interrupted media loads.
    • Improved cleanup of video, audio, and preload resources during navigation.
    • Improved Redgifs retry and cancellation behavior.
    • Improved accessibility and keyboard-focus handling when switching or closing viewers.
    • Improved reliability when Reddit changes routes without a full page reload.
    • Additional stability fixes for galleries, video playback, and slow or failed network requests.

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  • Version 2.0.3

    Released Sep 18, 2026 - 1.03 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Version 2.0.3 improves media playback and lightbox reliability.

    • Fixed Loop Video behavior for Reddit videos, GIF-style videos, Redgifs, and animated gallery media.
    • Improved lightbox navigation so Pro users continue loading additional Reddit media before wrapping to the beginning.
    • Improved video/audio playback reliability and media cleanup during navigation.
    • Improved Redgifs playback and fallback handling.
    • Improved launcher recovery during extended Reddit browsing and SPA navigation.
    • Additional stability and performance fixes.

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  • Version 2.0.2

    Released Sep 15, 2026 - 1.03 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Rexplorer 2.0.2 fixes a media-loading issue that could cause a blank viewer or broken-image icon when navigating quickly through video-heavy Reddit feeds, particularly Redgifs content. It also includes improved Redgifs playback recovery during longer browsing sessions.

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  • Version 2.0.1

    Released Sep 15, 2026 - 1.02 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Rexplorer 2.0.1 improves Redgifs playback reliability during longer browsing sessions.

    Redgifs videos can now recover from late playback stalls or media failures by falling back to another available source instead of remaining stuck on a poster frame.

    This update also includes additional Redgifs playback and stability testing.

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  • Version 2.0.0

    Released Sep 14, 2026 - 1.02 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Rexplorer 2.0 is a major viewer and media update.

    What’s new:
    • Redesigned full-screen media viewer with cleaner controls and improved navigation
    • Native Reddit video playback with audio support
    • Improved support for Reddit GIFs and animated gallery media
    • Redgifs support with improved quality selection
    • Better handling for portrait and landscape media
    • Fullscreen navigation improvements
    • Quick zoom controls and improved zoom synchronization
    • Improved gallery counters and slideshow controls
    • Better metadata display for titles, authors, subreddits, and dimensions
    • More reliable floating launcher recovery during long Reddit browsing sessions
    • Numerous stability, performance, and regression fixes

    Existing Pro features, licensing, Watchlist, downloads, and saved preferences continue to work as before.

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  • Version 1.6.4

    Released Sep 14, 2026 - 1 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Fixes an issue where the floating Rexplorer launcher could disappear after navigating between Reddit pages, including user profiles. Improves launcher recovery during Reddit single-page navigation and DOM changes.

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  • Version 1.6.3

    Released Sep 14, 2026 - 1 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Version 1.6.3 refreshes the Rexplorer media viewer with a cleaner, more polished lightbox interface.

    • Redesigned transparent media controls
    • Added quick slideshow timing controls
    • Restored easy zoom controls with precise zoom available in More
    • Added a clear visual indicator when video looping is enabled
    • Improved control fading and mouse interaction behavior
    • Improved keyboard and media navigation behavior
    • Improved responsive/safe-area handling for smaller and mobile-style viewports
    • Reduced unnecessary media-status UI and general visual clutter
    • Various viewer stability and usability improvements

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  • Version 1.6.1

    Released Sep 13, 2026 - 1.01 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    Rexplorer 1.6.1 improves lightbox behavior on tablets and mobile browsers.
    • Fixed an issue where the lightbox could become clipped or leave part of the page exposed after rotating an iPad between portrait and landscape.
    • Improved handling of changing browser viewport dimensions while the lightbox is open.
    • Added additional safeguards to keep media and controls fully visible after orientation changes.
    • No new permissions are requested.

    This update also includes compatibility improvements for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other supported browsers.

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  • Version 1.6.0

    Released Sep 13, 2026 - 1 MB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later
    RexPlorer 1.6 introduces a redesigned full-screen media viewer, improved slideshow and navigation controls, a refreshed gallery toolbar and settings experience, an updated Quick Start page, and numerous accessibility, mobile, and reliability improvements.

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  • Version 1.5.5

    Released Sep 9, 2026 - 333.95 KB
    Works with firefox 140.0 and later, android 142.0 and later

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