Default Light Theme

Default light Google Chrome theme.

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The Default Light Theme Chrome extension enables users to enjoy Chrome's original light appearance regardless of their operating system's dark mode settings. Perfect for those who prefer a bright and clean browser interface, this theme overrides the OS dark theme for Chrome without altering any system-wide preferences. Easily install and switch back to the familiar, crisp light theme with this simple and effective extension.

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By:: j.adam.duff
Users:: 8,000
Rating:: 4.49

(49)
Version:: 1.0 Last updated: 2019-03-21
Creation date:: 2019-03-20
Risk:: Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:: 3.00KB
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Data ingested on:: 2025-07-15

Ranking

# 10,279 ▲ 55

Other rankings

#38 in light keyword 15 ▼ 12 #87 in theme keyword 64 ▼ 37

User reviews

Users appreciate Default Light Theme for restoring Chrome's original light appearance, especially when using dark OS themes. It is praised for its ease of use and faithful replication of the default theme, making it popular among those frustrated with Chrome's newer dark or colored themes. However, repeated issues include incomplete font resets, occasional failure to activate, and missing window control dots, though these are not widespread enough to overshadow positive feedback.

Pros

Restores the original default light Chrome theme effectively, pleasing users who dislike newer dark or colored themes.
Works instantly with easy installation and use, providing quick theme change.
Compatible with dark OS themes, allowing Chrome to remain light while the OS is dark.
Highly appreciated by users for accurately replicating the default light theme experience across platforms.
Provides a consistent white/light appearance across Chrome and other Google apps, improving user experience.

Cons

Does not fully reset fonts to the original default settings, which some users notice.
Some users report issues where the theme does not activate or revert as expected.
A few visual elements, like red, yellow, and green dots (window control buttons), are missing or altered, disappointing some users.

Recent reviews

The Adress bar colour is more grey than the default light chrome theme. Otherwise good.

Ma*****, 2024-03-26

很顺眼的主题

香辛*****, 2023-12-13

Chrome updated and i don't like his new theme, this extension have issues but nothing else.

Ca*****, 2023-11-19

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Extension safety

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Default Light Theme does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.

Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

Default Light Theme has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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