dimmer

One-click Toggle for Web Page Dark Mode

Dimmer: One-Click Dark Mode for Browsing

"Dimmer" is a compact Chrome extension that provides a convenient dark mode experience with a single click. It seamlessly switches your browser to a dark theme, minimizing eye strain and adding elegance to your online activity. With less than 3KB of code and no dependencies, it ensures fast performance while remaining safe and open-source. Designed for personal use by the creator, it is now available to help others who browse at night or struggle with dry eyes, making it a must-have tool for comfortable web surfing.
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Extension stats

By: slc3a2
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.63
(16)
Version: 2.0.3 (Last updated: 2024-11-20)
Creation date: 2020-12-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 133.12K

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Extension summary

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"Dimmer" Offers a Convenient Dark Mode Experience. With one click, your browser interface instantly switches to a dark theme, effectively reducing eye strain while adding a touch of mystery and elegance to your browsing. This extension is highly compatible with the vast majority of websites, ensuring you enjoy dark mode without missing any important information. Install now and embark on your dark mode journey!

❇️ It's compact, with less than 3KB of core code implementation. ❇️ Lightweight, it has no dependencies and only uses native CSS for implementation. ❇️ Safe and discreet, it only requires permission to read TAB page information for style injection and does not access any other permissions or information. ❇️ Free forever, it's an open-source project where you can view the latest source code anytime. ❇️ The original intention behind creating it was for my own use due to my dry eyes and frequent night browsing. Later, I published it on the Chrome Store, hoping to bring convenience to those who need it.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Very useful free plugin
  • Simple and clean design
  • Efficient and resource-saving code
Cons
  • Doesn't work properly in some cases
  • No automatic activation of night mode for new pages
  • Global switch malfunction
Most mentioned
  • Needs automatic night mode on new pages
  • Global switch is not functioning correctly
  • Plugin works best after refreshing the webpage
User reviews
Doesn't work.
by Vice, 2024-12-07

Flashbangs me whenever I open something new on the same tab, the global switch does no work properly. This is still making my eyes hurt.
by Crow, 2024-12-01

“Very useful free plugin, great!”
by Jianing Zhao, 2024-11-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

dimmer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

dimmer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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