YouTube Secret Dark Mode

Enable YouTube's secret dark mode
What is YouTube Secret Dark Mode?
YouTube Secret Dark Mode is a Chrome extension that enables YouTube's secret dark mode by setting a known cookie to enable server-side styling and a new page layout. It does not change the HTML or style sheets after they are downloaded. Simply reload the page and enable Dark Mode in the settings menu to see it in dark mode.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-02-23
By: stemarcoh
Users: 354
Rating: 2.78 (9)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2017-05-02)
Creation date: 2017-05-02
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • notifications
  • tabs
  • http://www.youtube.com/*
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 103.42K

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Extension summary

UPDATE: As of 2-May-2017 this dark mode is now official in YouTube and you no longer need this extension! See here https://www.youtube.com/new

Enables YouTube's secret dark mode by setting a known cookie to enable server-side styling and a new page layout from YouTube itself. Unlike some other extensions, it does not change the HTML or style sheets after they are downloaded.

The first time it is enabled and you load youtube.com, it will display a desktop notification indicating the you'll need to reload the page, and enable Dark Mode in the settings menu to see it in dark mode.

User reviews

non funziona
by Richard Palmers, 2018-01-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Secret Dark Mode requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Secret Dark Mode may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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