# Blacken

> Make faded text readable again

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `blacken`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** als123
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 150
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 4.53 / 5 (30 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.6
- **Last updated:** 2020-01-09
- **First published:** 2010-03-09
- **Size:** 61 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/blacken/)
- **Website:** [http://www.anthony-shipman.id.au/software/index.html](http://www.anthony-shipman.id.au/software/index.html)

## Description

The Blacken Chrome extension tackles the common web design trend of using faded, grey text that can be difficult to read. By automatically converting faded grey text back to solid black, Blacken enhances readability on any website. This extension is perfect for users who want clearer, more accessible web content without having to adjust settings manually. With Blacken, you can enjoy effortless reading and improved browsing comfort on sites with hard-to-read text.

## Rankings

- #9,597 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `contextMenus`
- `<all_urls>`
- `clipboardWrite`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension website URL may be invalid

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/blacken)