Bleak

Bleak

The weather can always get worse

What is Bleak?
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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 628 ▲ 9
Rating: 4.45 (22)
Version: 0.84 (Last updated: 2018-01-25)
Creation date: 2018-01-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • *://use.typekit.net/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • geolocation
Size: 386.05K
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Summary

Bleak° is an extension that displays your local weather when opening new tabs. And because the weather can always get worse, there's a less than inspirational message to help you on your way.

Bleak° knows where you are automatically but you can set your location manually by clicking on the city name.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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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
Recent reviews
I go on Bleak every day!!!!
by Kux Kuxi Kux Kuxi, 2024-03-26

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

Doesn't load any more.
by L. T. L. T., 2022-08-15
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Safety
Risk impact

Bleak is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Bleak if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Bleak has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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Screenshots
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