Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Chrome

Name: Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Chrome
Rating: 4.726287262872629 (369 reviews)
Author: https://darktheme.net

Switch all websites to dark mode. Take care of your eyes by using a dark theme to change screen brightness.

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The Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Chrome extension offers a seamless way to toggle dark mode across all your favorite websites with just one click. Designed for eye comfort, this extension reduces screen brightness and blue light exposure, making browsing easier on your eyes, especially in low-light environments.

Beyond eye strain reduction, it also helps save battery life on OLED and AMOLED devices by darkening the pixels on your screen. Its simple ON/OFF button on the browser toolbar allows instant activation without complicated settings. Whether you want a stylish, modern look or a more comfortable browsing experience, this extension automatically applies a dark theme to every site, including social media and search engines, enhancing both aesthetics and usability.

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By:

https://darktheme.net

Users:

3,000,000+ -1,000,000

Rating:

4.73

(369)

Version:

1.0.10 Last updated: 2025-05-03

Creation date:

2022-12-14

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
tabs

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

785.41K

Email:

m.*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 151 ▼ 30

Other rankings

#3557 in Tools ▼ 16

#5 in dark theme keyword 78

#7 in dark keyword 85 ▼ 1

#15 in black theme keyword 69 ▲ 1

#19 in dark mode keyword 74 ▼ 1

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User reviews

Users appreciate the extension for providing a genuine and effective dark mode experience across many websites, especially compared to alternatives. It's free and reduces eye strain, with good browser compatibility. However, multiple users report frequent crashes on popular sites like Reddit and Twitch, default-on behavior that can be frustrating, and inconsistent functionality on some pages. Additional features like per-site mode control and better format exclusions are requested. Privacy policy concerns about data collection were also noted.

Pros

Works well on many sites to provide a genuine dark mode experience.
Simple, effective, and better compared to other dark mode extensions.
Free to use and helpful for reducing eye strain.
Compatible with popular browsers like Microsoft Edge and Chrome.
Allows users to whitelist or exclude certain sites, helping customization.

Cons

Crashes or causes instability on several popular websites, including Reddit, Twitch, and Google Search.
Dark mode is enabled by default on all sites, which can be annoying especially on sites that already have dark mode or don't need it.
Sometimes the extension does not work on certain pages or fails to activate dark mode as expected.
Limited control for users to set dark/light mode preferences per URL or exclude formats like PDFs.
Privacy concerns about data collection mentioned in the policy.

Recent reviews

Hey, it works on most sites, but sometimes it bugs out and...why is the navigation bar black?

Joanna Eng, 2025-04-26

En iyisi

Ömer Vakkaf, 2025-04-13

护眼插件里最简洁有效的

mysittingsun, 2025-04-11

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Chrome has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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