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How I Built a Chrome Extension to Analyze Viral Social Content (Statly)

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.

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.

Why I Built It

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:

  • Audit growth: Instantly see top-performing posts for any profile.
  • Study competitors: Analyze viral formats before everyone else catches on.
  • Zero friction: Works directly inside your browser without needing credential sharing.

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: Vanilla JS / Chrome Extension API (V3)
  • Backend: Node.js
  • Payments: Lemon Squuezy

Try It Out

If you're building in public or trying to grow your social channels, check out https://trystatly.com and let me know what features you'd like to see next!

Feedback and feature requests are very welcome in the comments below.

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Most people think analytics tools are "nice-to-have", while in reality is a "must-have". Do you guys agree?