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.

Extension stats

Users: 990 ▼ -1
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

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Extension summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well with different themes, particularly black themes.
  • Simple and elegant solution that improves the aesthetic of the scrollbar.
  • No noticeable overhead in performance.
Cons
  • Does not work on popular websites like YouTube and Pinterest.
  • Scrollbar does not change color as expected, often just makes it slightly fatter.
  • Limited options for scrollbar size and background color.
Most mentioned
  • Not working on YouTube and other sites.
  • Scrollbar is not black or does not change color.
  • Good compatibility with black themes.
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 is relatively safe to use as it 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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