# Темная тема для ВК | Dark theme for VK

> Classic dark theme for Vkontakte. Switch VK to dark mode and back in one click.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `darkvk`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Light Alex
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 2,103
- **Weekly downloads:** 13
- **Rating:** 4.91 / 5 (371 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-10-15
- **First published:** 2017-08-28
- **Size:** 131 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/darkvk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/darkvk/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/darkvk/privacy/)

## Description

**Темная тема для ВК | Dark Theme for VK** is a Chrome extension that allows users to easily toggle the classic dark mode for Vkontakte (VK), the popular Russian social networking site. With just one click, switch between the default VK interface and a visually comfortable dark theme that reduces eye strain, especially in low-light environments. This lightweight and user-friendly extension enhances your VK experience by providing a sleek, modern look while protecting your eyes during prolonged use.

## Rankings

- #2,099 — Overall
- #120 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #247 — Social & Communication
- #24 — dark theme
- #54 — hd theme
- #100 — theme

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `*://vk.com/*`
- `*://*.vk.com/*`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `vk.com`
- `*.vk.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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 has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users praise the 'Темная тема для ВК | Dark theme for VK' add-on for offering a gentler, more authentic dark theme than VK's built-in option. It reduces eye strain, especially during nighttime use, and includes useful features like post separation and a convenient toggle button. Many have relied on it for years, noting it as a superior alternative to VK's default dark mode. No common drawbacks were identified from the reviews.

### Pros

- Provides a more soothing and pleasant color scheme compared to VK's standard dark theme
- Eases eye strain especially when using VK at night
- Offers clear separation of posts, improving readability after VK's redesign
- Easy one-click toggle button to switch between dark and normal themes
- Highly appreciated and has been used reliably for a long time by users

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