Simple Black Scrollbar

Makes scrollbars black and simple. Implemented only by CSS not by JavaScript. This is for minimalists.
What is Simple Black Scrollbar?
'Simple Black Scrollbar' is a minimalist Chrome extension that darkens your scrollbars to a sleek black using CSS alone - no JavaScript is deployed. When combined with the 'Simple Black' Chrome theme, it lends an advanced look and feel to your browsing experience.
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Extension stats

Users: 963 ▼ -34
Rating: 3.97 (29)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2012-12-10)
Creation date: 2012-12-09
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 253.95K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 31779 ▼ 611
Other rankings
#26134 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 73

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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An extension just for making scrollbars of chrome simple and black. It's better to combine this with chrome theme "Simple Black" and if possible, please try it, too.

Simple Black https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/eiebpogodlfaodmhajdmmkllklacjfgk/publish-accepted

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Looks good with matching themes
  • Simple and elegant solution to default scrollbar
  • Works well on Linux
  • No noticeable overhead
  • It thins the scrollbar a bit
Cons
  • Does not work on YouTube and other popular sites
  • Scrollbar color does not match expectations (not black)
  • Not functioning after Chrome updates
  • Limited options for scrollbar size
  • Some users find it too small
Most mentioned
  • Not working on YouTube
  • Scrollbar color issues
  • Functionality problems after updates
  • Desire for more size options
Recent reviews
DOES NOT WORK , NOT IN YOUTUBE , PINTEREST , GOOGLE AND MORE WEBSITE JUST WORST!!!!
by ESHEL KHAN, 2024-03-22
No noticeable overhead. doesn't work on youtube and possibly other sites, but it does exactly what I need it to.
by Swen Sanchez, 2022-12-02
I love it, but it's not working anymore since I last updated Chrome. :(
by Aeronyx, 2019-07-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simple Black Scrollbar requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Simple Black Scrollbar is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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