Turn Off the Lights

The entire page will be fading to dark, so you can watch the videos as if you were in the cinema. Works for YouTube™ and beyond.
What is Turn Off the Lights?
Turn Off the Lights is a powerful Chrome extension that dims the entire web page except for the video, creating a cinematic atmosphere for a more immersive and focused viewing experience. It offers various customization options and features like Auto HD, Auto Wide, eye protection, and more, making it a popular choice for video lovers, dark mode enthusiasts, and eye protection advocates.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000,000+
Version: 4.4.10 (Last updated: 2024-07-29)
Creation date: 2020-06-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 8.56M

Other platforms

Turn Off the Lights for Firefox (v4.4.5.0)
4.56 (672) 46,496+
Turn Off the Lights (v4.4.10)
3.90 (125) 412,073+
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Extension summary

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Immerse yourself in a cinematic atmosphere while watching videos online with Turn Off the Lights. This powerful browser extension dims everything on the web page except for the video you are watching, bringing your focus to the content that matters most.

🏆🥇 Turn Off the Lights browser extension has also been featured on several popular websites, including Lifehacker, CNET, ZDNet, BuzzFeed, and PC World. With its growing popularity and positive feedback, it is no surprise that the Turn Off the Lights browser extension has become one of the most popular and trusted browser extensions in the market.

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Enjoy a simplified browsing experience with the Turn Off the Lights browser extension. With just one click on the lamp button, your page will smoothly fade into darkness, focusing automatically on the video. Another click restores the page to its original state. Explore additional customization options on the Turn Off the Lights Options page to tailor your viewing experience to your preferences.

Turn Off the Lights is a lightweight and useful add-on designed for a more comfortable watching experience. It is more than just a dimming tool; it is your gateway to an enhanced viewing experience tailored for three key types of users:

  • Video Lovers: Whether you are binge-watching your favorite series or catching up on the latest viral clips, Turn Off the Lights creates the perfect ambiance for uninterrupted viewing pleasure.
  • Dark Mode Enthusiasts: Embrace the dark side of browsing with Turn Off the Lights, converting all websites into your personalized dark mode theme.
  • Eye Protection Advocates: Shield your eyes from harsh screen glare and blue light emissions. With its accessibility features, Turn Off the Lights helps prioritize your visual health while you enjoy your favorite online content. Plus, keep the dark layer always enabled, even when you click on a hyperlink.

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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
  • Works well for YouTube and other video sites
  • Great for decluttering the viewing experience
  • Good support and communication from the developer
  • Comfortable for the eyes
  • Highly rated by users
Cons
  • Issues with subtitles disappearing behind videos
  • Doesn't work on Amazon
  • Problems with the 60 fps feature
  • Causes layout issues on the YouTube homepage
Most mentioned
  • Works well for YouTube
  • Good for eye comfort
  • Developer provides good support
  • Issues with subtitles
  • Problems on Amazon
Recent reviews
Excellent tool. My eyes feel rested and my brain at ease with the toned down bright lighting from my monitor. Thanks for the shade!
by Scoreggia Puzzolente, 2024-11-19

by Oscar MA, 2024-11-19

开启后,视频的字幕不见了,藏在视频背后,T剧情模式能发现在背后,是否应该把字幕z-index提高到视频前面?
by 陈冠希, 2024-11-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Turn Off the Lights requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Turn Off the Lights has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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