> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTAcc_gE7J7/ (tracking parameters removed) > When you open this link on the web (you MUST log in first, sorry), it straight up does not work.

For me it worked perfectly fine, I was able to view the reel without logging in, and experienced no redirects.

Fwiw, I'm running Firefox 146.0.1 + uBlock Origin.

My solution was to stop using Instagram and use YouTube (shorts) instead. A lot of the short-form video content from Instagram can be found there, and sharing actually works.

There's something weird on IG desktop. I found using an iOS user agent can help with the CPU issue.

I think they may be making it suck intentionally