Modern scrollbar

A modern look for Chromium's scrollbar. Compatible with light and dark mode.
What is Modern scrollbar?
'Modern scrollbar' is a Chrome extension designed to enhance the aesthetic and functionality of your browser's scrollbar. It provides a sleek, modern design that works with the dark mode of most websites seamlessly. It's not only about the look, it ensures the performance of your browser is not affected, thanks to its extremely lightweight nature. Additionally, its open-source nature allows anyone to view its source code on GitHub.

Extension stats

Users: 9,000+
Rating: 4.57 (83)
Version: 1.0.0.7 (Last updated: 2023-04-24)
Creation date: 2020-07-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • https://*.reddit.com/*
Size: 31.36K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Modern scrollbar (v1.0.0.7)
4.20 (52) 2,520+
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Extension summary

Have a nice, thin, modern scrollbar. The modern scrollbar works with the dark mode of most websites.

This extension is extremely lightweight, it does not slow down your browser. The source code is open source, available on GitHub.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Looks clean and eliminates ugly scrollbars
  • Works well for many users
  • Highly rated as one of the best scrollbar extensions
Cons
  • Does not work on YouTube
  • Causes browser crashes
  • Issues on certain browsers (e.g., Opera GX, Chrome Canary)
Most mentioned
  • Stopped working for some users
  • Does not activate or function properly
  • Praise for aesthetics and functionality
Recent reviews
by Marcos Dias Alves, 2024-10-15

it stopped working now
by a l e x x x, 2024-09-08

This extension is causing my chrome tabs to crash. Im getting an 'Aw Snap!' with error code: status_breakpoint.
by Ferry van den Bogert, 2024-09-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Modern scrollbar requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Modern scrollbar has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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