Dark Mode

A global dark theme for the web.

Dark Mode – A Universal Dark Theme Chrome Extension

"Dark Mode" is a Chrome plugin that allows users to easily convert their browser theme to a soothing dark mode. To cater to diverse aesthetic preferences, it offers more than 50 dark theme options. A simple toolbar button functions as an ON|OFF switch. Users can whitelist specific sites to exclude them from the dark mode. Additionally, the plugin also provides a right-click context-menu item to exclude any website from dark mode quickly and easily.
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Extension stats

By: Grephy
Users: 2,000,000+
Version: 0.5.3 (Last updated: 2024-10-09)
Creation date: 2020-06-16
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 311.30K

Other platforms

Dark Mode (v2.29)
3.16 (136,917) 24,919,604+
Dark Mode (WebExtension) (v0.5.3)
4.16 (748) 56,791+
Dark Mode (v0.5.3)
4.20 (111) 420,459+
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Extension summary

Dark Mode is an extension that helps you quickly turn the screen (browser) to dark at night time.

Toolbar button serves as an ON|OFF switch which enables you to easily and quickly turn the extension ON or OFF. If you do not like the current dark theme, please visit the options page and choose a different theme from over 50 available options.

There is also a white-list feature which enables you to exclude a desired domain from dark mode. Simply add a domain(s) to the designated area (comma separated) in the options page and the websites will be excluded from night mode. Alternatively, you can use the context-menu item in mouse right-click to exclude desired websites.

To report bugs, please fill out the bug report form on the add-on's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/dark-mode.html).

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very refined and flexible, makes sites appear naturally dark.
  • It does what it says, for the most part.
  • Customizable darkening extension.
  • Useful for extended reading sessions.
  • Can be toggled from the toolbar.
Cons
  • Does not work well on many websites, leading to broken or improperly themed pages.
  • Issues with specific sites like Dropbox or Gmail not displaying correctly.
  • Lag in darkening effect, making it less usable.
  • No option to blacklist or whitelist specific websites.
  • Problems with reverting the browser's colors after uninstalling.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work well on multiple websites.
  • Issues with specific sites like Dropbox.
  • Lag in darkening effect.
  • Need for blacklist or whitelist options.
  • Customizable but has usability issues.
User reviews
impressive 🔥👍
by Steve, 2024-12-19

Doesn't work
by Pranav Chandra, 2024-12-17

by আফি ফা, 2024-12-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Dark Mode requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Dark Mode has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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