# Dark Screen (Lower brightness)

> Reduce brightness at night and dim screen for a comfortable viewing experience

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.asemlab.screenbrightness`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AsemLab
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 34,375
- **Rating:** 3.63 / 5 (134 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-04
- **First published:** 2022-02-15
- **Publisher country:** JO
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asemlab.screenbrightness)
- **Website:** [https://asemlab.github.io/](https://asemlab.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/lower-screen-privacy/](https://sites.google.com/view/lower-screen-privacy/)

## Description

Dark Screen is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your nighttime device experience by reducing screen brightness and minimizing eye strain. With an adjustable screen dimmer, you can tailor the brightness to your comfort level during low-light conditions, making it ideal for reading in bed or late-night browsing.

The extension offers a simple and intuitive interface, allowing quick and easy control directly from your notifications bar. Dark Screen softens screen glare, protecting your eyes for a soothing viewing experience. Download Dark Screen today for a comfortable, eye-friendly screen at night.

## Rankings

- #349,638 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.asemlab.screenbrightness.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the app effective and simple for lowering screen brightness and appreciate its ease of use without requiring many permissions. However, many report that the app takes too long to open or fails to open at times, and that the bright and intrusive ads negatively impact the experience. While the app dims the main screen well, it does not dim notifications, which some users note as a downside.

### Pros

- Effectively reduces screen brightness, making it easier to view in dark environments
- Simple and easy to use
- Highly appreciated by users for its primary functionality
- Does not require excessive permissions, ensuring user privacy

### Cons

- App takes too long to open or sometimes fails to open
- Ads are bright, irritating, and interrupt usage
- Does not dim notifications, which some users expect
- Ads block usage or access to other apps

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