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

Rating: 4.59
(73)
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

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Pros
  • Provides significant eye strain relief, especially for night use.
  • Allows users to work comfortably without harsh brightness.
  • Generally works well and is easy to use.
  • Recommended by users as a must-have extension for Google Classroom.
Cons
  • Some text becomes hard to read due to color issues (e.g., black text on dark backgrounds).
  • Missing features like color changes for certain UI elements (e.g., outlines).
  • Experience of artifacts or color inversions that affect readability.
  • Not all users can download the extension due to school network restrictions.
Most mentioned
  • Eye strain relief
  • Text visibility issues
  • Functional for night use
  • User recommendations
User reviews
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.

5 stars, the review from Alexander Fordham is either old, or hate "its dark, but there is artifacts, color is not inversed so you have black text on a black background. its not pleasant" Basically the problem he was having has been fixed, black background, white text

its dark, but there is artifacts, color is not inversed so you have black text on a black background. its not pleasant
by Alexander Fordham, 2024-11-21
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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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