# DarkCloud

> SoundCloud Dark Theme With this extension, you'll get a darker themed SoundCloud for those who prefer it, either because it looks cooler or it goes easier on your eyes!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/darkcloud-original](https://chrome-stats.com/d/darkcloud-original)

## Overview

- **ID:** `darkcloud-original`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Diogo Silva
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 558
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (20 ratings)
- **Version:** 2023.11.7
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-08
- **First published:** 2019-04-19
- **Size:** 18 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/darkcloud-original/)

## Description

DarkCloud is a Chrome extension that transforms the SoundCloud interface into a sleek dark theme, perfect for users who prefer a cooler look or want to ease eye strain during long listening sessions. This open-source tool is actively maintained and welcomes user contributions via GitHub.

The extension enhances various UI components including comment sections, menus, and playlists with a consistent dark color scheme. Regular updates have improved accessibility, readability, and fixed bugs, ensuring smooth interaction with SoundCloud features. Whether you're a casual listener or a power user, DarkCloud offers an improved and visually comfortable SoundCloud experience.

## Rankings

- #4,704 — Overall
- #23 — cloud
- #61 — component
- #161 — changelog
- #188 — dark
- #223 — claude

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `soundcloud.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

DarkCloud is cherished for its effective dark theme that eases eye strain and enhances SoundCloud's visuals with well-chosen colors and stable performance. Users praise the detailed design and absence of bugs seen in alternatives. However, a few have encountered scrolling problems on specific devices like M1 MacBook Pros, and some report the add-on ceased functioning in 2022.

### Pros

- Effectively reduces eye strain by providing a dark theme, especially appreciated on HDR monitors.
- Well-designed color scheme with appropriate contrast and use of SoundCloud's signature orange for active elements.
- Stable and bug-free compared to other similar themes, offering a reliable user experience.
- Improves usability of SoundCloud by transforming the bright white interface into a visually pleasing dark theme.

### Cons

- Some users experience difficulty scrolling on certain devices (notably M1 MacBook Pro), indicating potential compatibility issues.
- Reported to have stopped working as of 2022 for some users.

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