diff --git a/recipes/instagram/package.json b/recipes/instagram/package.json
index 9bdc70b35..e0449bb7c 100644
--- a/recipes/instagram/package.json
+++ b/recipes/instagram/package.json
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 {
   "id": "instagram",
   "name": "Instagram",
-  "version": "2.5.1",
+  "version": "2.5.2",
   "license": "MIT",
   "config": {
-    "serviceURL": "https://instagram.com/direct/inbox",
+    "serviceURL": "https://instagram.com/",
     "hasNotificationSound": true
   }
 }
diff --git a/recipes/instagram/webview.js b/recipes/instagram/webview.js
index 1b35c37d8..b63e68350 100644
--- a/recipes/instagram/webview.js
+++ b/recipes/instagram/webview.js
@@ -18,6 +18,11 @@ module.exports = (Ferdium, settings) => {
           ? link.getAttribute('href')
           : button.getAttribute('title');
 
+        // check if the URL is relative or absolute
+        if (url.startsWith('/')) {
+          return;
+        }
+
         // check if we have a valid URL that is not a script nor an image:
         if (url && url !== '#' && !Ferdium.isImage(link)) {
           event.preventDefault();