# Dark Mode

> Turn on Dark Reader for every website. Easy on your eyes, use dark theme for night and daily browsing.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `dark-reader-for-ff`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Dark Reader
- **Daily users:** 6,912
- **Weekly downloads:** 1,253
- **Rating:** 3.88 / 5 (33 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.9.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-26
- **First published:** 2024-10-25
- **Size:** 1.75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-07-17
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/dark-reader-for-ff/)

## Description

Dark Mode is a Chrome extension that applies the popular Dark Reader dark theme to every website you visit. Designed to be easy on your eyes, it helps reduce eye strain during night-time and daily browsing by converting bright websites into comfortable dark themes. With simple activation, this extension ensures consistent dark mode experience across the web, enhancing readability and visual comfort without compromising site functionality. Perfect for users who prefer a darker interface or want to protect their eyes from harsh bright screens.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `contextMenus`
- `webNavigation`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `alarms`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `theme`
- `<all_urls>`
- `*://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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## Review summary

Users appreciate this Firefox add-on's ability to apply dark mode across many websites with customizable settings, improving eye comfort and providing a free alternative. However, multiple users express serious concerns about the add-on being a clone of the original "Dark Reader," with reports of broken websites and images not loading. Privacy and security issues were also frequently mentioned, warning users to be cautious.

### Pros

- Effectively applies dark mode to most websites, enhancing browsing experience especially for eye comfort.
- Offers configuration settings and site filters for customization.
- Lightweight and works well on Android devices.
- Free to use, providing a dark theme option even when some websites remove their own dark mode.

### Cons

- Extension is reportedly a clone or impersonation of the original 'Dark Reader,' raising trust and security concerns.
- Breaks functionality on some major websites like Google Photos, Gmail, Twitter, and YouTube, showing browser update errors.
- Images may not load properly when using the add-on.
- Requires access to data for all websites, causing privacy concerns.

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