The latest articles on DEV Community by MTH (@mthsocial). https://dev.to/mthsocial https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4080508%2Fcea55c61-63a3-4591-8f51-24cddf793f78.png https://dev.to/mthsocial en MTH Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:08:07 +0000 https://dev.to/mthsocial/how-i-built-a-chrome-extension-to-analyze-viral-social-content-statly-1ebp https://dev.to/mthsocial/how-i-built-a-chrome-extension-to-analyze-viral-social-content-statly-1ebp <p>As a developer and creator, figuring out what actually drives engagement on social platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X usually requires hours of manual digging or expensive analytics tools.</p> <p>To solve this, I built Statly, a Chrome extension that turns any Instagram, TikTok, or X account into a ranked report of what’s actually working.</p> <h3> Why I Built It </h3> <p>Most social analytics tools give you high-level vanity metrics, but they don't break down content performance at a granular level. I wanted a lightweight tool that lets you:</p> <ul> <li>Audit growth: Instantly see top-performing posts for any profile.</li> <li>Study competitors: Analyze viral formats before everyone else catches on.</li> <li>Zero friction: Works directly inside your browser without needing credential sharing.</li> </ul> <h3> Tech Stack </h3> <ul> <li>Frontend: Vanilla JS / Chrome Extension API (V3)</li> <li>Backend: Node.js</li> <li>Payments: Lemon Squuezy</li> </ul> <h3> Try It Out </h3> <p>If you're building in public or trying to grow your social channels, check out <a href="https://trystatly.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://trystatly.com</a> and let me know what features you'd like to see next! </p> <p>Feedback and feature requests are very welcome in the comments below.</p> buildinpublic sideprojects startup webdev