Charcoal: Dark Mode for Messenger

Unofficial Messenger dark mode. Easily swap between dark and light mode.

Charcoal: Dark Mode for Messenger Chrome Extension

Charcoal: Dark Mode for Messenger is a Chrome extension designed to bring dark mode to Messenger. It features a Messenger icon from where users can easily manage their preferences, and offers three themes. Furthermore, it allows users to set the dark mode based on their device's settings, providing endless customization possibilities.
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Extension stats

Users: 100,000+
Rating: 4.37
(399)
Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2023-10-25)
Creation date: 2020-07-03
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 56.85K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Use Charcoal to experience Messenger (messenger.com) in dark mode. Toggling dark mode with any theme is easy: click on the Messenger icon on the top left of the web page, and set your preference.

Features: Messenger icon toggle on the top left of the web page to access preferences. Choose between 3 themes: Charcoal, Midnight, and Deep Blue. Change dark or light appearance whenever you want, or set dark mode based on your device's setting.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps reduce eye strain with a dark mode.
  • Improves usability on Messenger.com by making it more visually comfortable.
  • Users appreciate the functionality and find it helpful overall.
Cons
  • Recent updates have caused chat bubbles to turn white, making messages hard to read.
  • Extension may not work consistently or at all on some occasions.
  • Some users report that the extension's performance has deteriorated over time.
Most mentioned
  • The white background problem with chat bubbles.
  • Contrast issues with buttons and text visibility.
  • Positive feedback about the eye comfort provided.
User reviews
by Gia Bảo Vũ, 2024-12-17

!(My opinion)! this is actually good and my eyes since my eyes hurts when i see like smth (Something) bright
by Shanniah Honda, 2024-08-23

Used to be great but now looks terrible. Cant see most text as its pale on white most of the time.
by David N, 2024-08-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Charcoal: Dark Mode for Messenger requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Charcoal: Dark Mode for Messenger has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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