# Dark Mode Messaging

> Dark Mode Personalisation for SMS

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rath.messaging`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PUG Games
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 124,354
- **Rating:** 3.78 / 5 (449 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-05
- **First published:** 2020-02-01
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rath.messaging)
- **Website:** [https://i4990363e.app-ads-txt.com](https://i4990363e.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://thedebasishrath.wixsite.com/darkmodemessaging](https://thedebasishrath.wixsite.com/darkmodemessaging)

## Description

**Dark Mode Messaging** revolutionizes your SMS experience by introducing a customizable dark mode to reduce eye strain during nighttime messaging. Choose between subtle and ultra dark themes and personalize your chats with a variety of color palettes. The extension also offers convenient features such as hover screen messages with quick reply, scheduled messaging for timely texts, and dedicated quick support to assist you. Upgrade your texting comfort and style with Dark Mode Messaging today.

## Rankings

- #199,987 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.rath.messaging.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Dark Mode Messaging for its eye-friendly dark theme and ease of use, with several calling it great or excellent. However, reliability issues include messages failing to send or be received and missing notifications, plus intrusive ads. Some updates regress the dark theme and introduce sending problems for certain contacts. There are ongoing feature requests (fingerprint/AppLock unlock, bubble customization). When stable, the app has strong appeal; improving reliability and UX in updates is key to broader satisfaction.

### Pros

- Dark mode for messaging reduces eye strain.
- Easy-to-use and intuitive interface.
- Generally positive reception and strong overall quality.

### Cons

- Messaging delivery/receiving issues and missing notifications.
- Intrusive ads and top game banners degrade the user experience.
- Recent updates can regress dark theme quality and cause sending problems for some contacts, with related issues like message duplicates.

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