# DarkRead

> Convert any light-themed article into a clean, eye-friendly dark mode.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.avdain.darkread`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** avdain
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 45
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2026-06-28
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avdain.darkread)
- **Website:** [https://www.avdain.com](https://www.avdain.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.avdain.com/product/android-darkread](https://www.avdain.com/product/android-darkread)

## Description

Ever find a great article online, only to realize the website doesn&#39;t support dark mode?<br><br>DarkRead fixes that instantly. Paste any article link, and our app strips away the blinding white backgrounds, clutter, and ads—leaving you with beautifully formatted text that is gentle on your eyes.<br><br>Perfect for night reading, reducing eye strain, and focusing purely on the content you love.<br><br>Key Features<br><br>* Instant Dark Mode Conversion: Paste any URL to immediately generate a dark-themed version of the page.<br>* Clutter-Free Reader Mode: Automatically removes intrusive ads, pop-ups, and sidebars so you can read without distractions.<br>* Customizable Typography: Adjust font sizes and styles to match your reading preferences.<br>* Save for Later: Keep a history of your parsed articles to jump back in whenever you want.<br><br>How It Works<br><br>1. Copy the link of any article from your browser.<br>2. Paste the URL into DarkRead.<br>3. Read comfortably in a clean, dark, distracted-free environment.

## Rankings

- #2,294,358 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.avdain.darkread.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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