Google Classroom Dark Mode

Transform Google Classroom into a cooler dark version!

Google Classroom Dark Mode - Enhance Your Classroom

"Google Classroom Dark Mode" is a Chrome extension that transforms Google Classroom into a visually appealing dark theme. With version 5.0.0, it features bug fixes, improved color consistency, and enhanced functionality for both students and teachers. The extension does not collect data and saves your personal color mode preferences. Although there may still be areas needing updates, it aims to create a better overall user experience in Google Classroom.
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Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Version: 5.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-12-10)
Creation date: 2021-05-01
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 37.48K

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Extension summary

V 5.0.0: Complete list of bug fixes and updates below.

  • Fixed Grades Tab Colours Not Being Applied
  • Fixed Classroom Customization Page
  • Replaced Hard to See Text with White
  • Fixed Classroom Announcements and Shout Text Fields and Text Field Buttons Being Hard to See
  • Fixed Saved Announcements and Reuse Post Feature to Have Proper Colour Formatting
  • Fixed a Bug with Colour Becoming White When Hovering or Focused on a List Item
  • Fixed the Classroom Settings Page Where Text Fields Were White
  • Added theming to most iFrame elements (wafflebar, account menu)
  • Changed white borders to be a more consistent gray
  • Fixed most button hovers and buttons in general to work better
  • Put a bit more effort into teacher view this time, hopefully it works for you teachers out there.
  • Other Major/Minor bug fixes

Note: uploading files using Google Drive will still blind you, still haven't worked out a fix for that yet. Sorry about that D:

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Saves eyes, especially during night use
  • Works well on Google Classroom overall
  • Good design compared to default UI
  • Helps with eye strain during late-night work
  • User-friendly and easy to set up
Cons
  • Breaks Google Forms functionality
  • Hard to read text (especially black on dark grey)
  • Some UI artifacts present
  • Missing features (like support for the grades tab)
  • White outlines around elements are distracting
Most mentioned
  • Eye strain relief
  • Issues with text visibility
  • Problems with Google Forms
  • User interface aesthetics
  • Desire for more customization options
User reviews
This is actually amazing you did really well doing this it is definitely going to help me
by Colin Lynch, 2025-01-14

This works and it has saved my eyes for the past year or so, but when I have to disable it when i am using google forms because this extension breaks it. ps. ur my hero! thanks so much!
by Sebastian Torresan, 2025-01-08

The assignment title is hard to see on some screens, because of black text on dark grey backdrop or dark grey text on black backdrop.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Classroom Dark Mode requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Google Classroom Dark Mode has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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