# Dark Mode Reader

> A dark mode for reading websites

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dark-mode-reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dark-mode-reader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dark-mode-reader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ExtensionHub
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 3
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-09
- **First published:** 2026-01-06
- **Size:** 47 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/dark-mode-reader/)

## Description

Give your eyes the break they deserve. Whether you are pulling an all-night research session or just prefer a darker aesthetic, Dark Mode Reader provides a seamless reading experience across the entire web. Unlike other heavy extensions that slow down your browser, our reader is lightweight, fast, and respects your privacy.

Why choose Dark Mode Reader?
<ul><li>Instant Toggle: No complex menus. Just click the extension icon to flip between light and dark modes instantly.</li><li>Smart Inversion: Our advanced CSS engine intelligently inverts colors while preserving the integrity of images, videos, and icons—so you see the content clearly without the "negative film" effect on photos.</li><li>High Contrast Reading: Specially tuned brightness and hue settings (90% brightness, 180° hue rotation) ensure text remains crisp and readable without harsh glares.</li><li>Privacy-First Design: We only activate when you click. We don’t track your browsing history or collect personal data.</li></ul>
How to use:
1) Pin the Dark Mode Reader icon to your toolbar.
2) Visit any website that feels too bright.
3) Click the icon to dim the lights. Click it again to go back to normal.

## Rankings

- #57,575 — Overall
- #200 — dark mode
- #227 — reader

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate 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 has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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