Charcoal: Dark Mode for Messenger
Unofficial Messenger dark mode. Easily swap between dark and light mode.
What is Charcoal: Dark Mode for Messenger?
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.
Extension stats
By: Andrew Millman
Users: 100,000+ 
Rating: 4.37
(399)
Creation date: 2020-07-03
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 56.85K
Email: an*****@gmail.com
Ranking
# 2109 ▼ 3
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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.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Reduces eye strain with dark mode
- Does its job effectively
- Improvement in button contrast
- Prevented blindingly bright background
- Good alternative to the dedicated Messenger app
Cons
- Chat bubbles appear white, making messages unreadable
- Inconsistent functionality after updates
- Recent changes in Messenger affect extension performance
- Some buttons are difficult to see
- Potential maintenance issues
Most mentioned
- White chat bubble background
- Need for bug fixes
- Eye strain reduction
- Inconsistent display with recent updates
- User appreciation for the extension's functionality
Recent reviews
!(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
Shanniah Honda, 2024-08-23Used 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
David N, 2024-08-05Great, but it doesn't work half of the time and the left side of the screen turns a blinding white
by 
Capt. Calcium, 2024-08-01
Capt. Calcium, 2024-08-01Extension 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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