Bleak

The weather can always get worse

Bleak - Chrome Extension for Local Weather

Bleak is a Chrome extension called Bleak° that displays your local weather when opening new tabs. It also provides less than inspirational messages to set the mood. You can set your location manually if needed.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2 Overrides new tab
Users: 385
-8
Rating: 4.45
(22)
Version: 0.84 (Last updated: 2018-01-25)
Creation date: 2018-01-25
Permissions:
  • *://use.typekit.net/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • geolocation
Size: 386.05K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Minimalistic and beautiful design
  • Amusing and imaginative weather forecasts
  • Cheerfully depressing messages
Cons
  • Doesn't load for some users
  • No option to change temperature units from Celsius to Fahrenheit
Most mentioned
  • Minimalistic and beautiful design
  • Amusing and imaginative weather forecasts
  • Cheerfully depressing messages
User reviews
I go on Bleak every day!!!!
by Kux Kuxi, 2024-03-26

Love it!
by Vladislav Sorokin, 2024-03-13

Doesn't load any more.
by L. T., 2022-08-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Bleak 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Bleak. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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