# Aurora Australis

> You can get similar desktop backgrounds here http://www.hqwalls.com/2009/11/aurora-borealis-abstract-widescreen-backgrounds.html I want to say thanks to everybody that is using this theme (above 20k daily users) and thank you for the wonderful reviews.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/aurora-australis](https://chrome-stats.com/d/aurora-australis)

## Overview

- **ID:** `aurora-australis`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** silfiriel
- **Category:** abstract
- **Daily users:** 1,102
- **Weekly downloads:** 33
- **Rating:** 4.66 / 5 (209 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2019-05-13
- **First published:** 2009-11-13
- **Size:** 220 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/aurora-australis/)

## Description

Aurora Australis is a captivating Chrome extension that brings the mesmerizing beauty of the aurora borealis directly to your browser. Drawing inspiration from stunning desktop backgrounds, this theme transforms your browsing experience with vibrant and abstract aurora visuals. With over 20,000 daily users and glowing reviews, it's a favorite for those looking to add a touch of natural wonder to their workspace. Discover similar breathtaking wallpapers at HQWalls, enhancing your device's aesthetic appeal while you work or surf the web.

## Rankings

- #3,126 — Overall
- #70 — Abstract
- #88 — ali

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users praise Aurora Australis for its bright, colorful appearance and easy-to-read text, noting it is a favorite theme installed across multiple machines. The main recurring drawback is the lack of 21:9 display support.

### Pros

- Bright, colorful, and cheerful UI.
- Great theme that many users consider a favorite and repeatedly install across multiple machines.
- Text is easy to read.

### Cons

- Lack of support for 21:9 monitors/browsers.

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