# Google Docs Dark Mode

> Dark mode for Google Docs!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-docs-dark-mode](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-docs-dark-mode)

## Overview

- **ID:** `google-docs-dark-mode`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** computer\_king\_
- **Category:** appearance,other
- **Daily users:** 3,408
- **Weekly downloads:** 93
- **Rating:** 2.86 / 5 (59 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2021-04-02
- **First published:** 2021-04-01
- **Size:** 27 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-docs-dark-mode/)

## Description

Enhance your Google Docs experience with the Google Docs Dark Mode extension, offering a full AMOLED dark theme that reduces eye strain during prolonged editing sessions. This improved version modifies existing dark mode styles to provide deeper blacks and better contrast, perfect for night-time use or low-light environments.

Additionally, some of the source code has been adapted for compatibility with Firefox, broadening support beyond Chrome. Simply install the extension to transform your Google Docs interface into a stylish, comfortable dark workspace. Say goodbye to bright white backgrounds and enjoy a sophisticated dark mode optimized for AMOLED screens.

## Rankings

- #1,532 — Overall
- #234 — Other extensions
- #244 — Appearance
- #4 — google docs
- #13 — dark mode
- #27 — google

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `docs.google.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: google.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users generally find Google Docs Dark Mode lightweight and easy to install, and it can reduce eye strain. Some reviews say it behaves like the Chrome version and doesnt slow down their PC. However, reliability is mixed: updates can break the extension, and several reviews report it doesnt actually darken the Google Docs document content (only the surrounding UI), with poor contrast and limited scope (docs-only, not sheets/slides). UX is sometimes unclear due to a minimalist options menu. Overall, its useful for UI darkening, but results on the document and reliability vary.

### Pros

- Lightweight and doesnt lag the PC
- Simple extension that gets the job done
- Reduces eye strain / easier on the eyes
- Works similarly to the Chrome version (familiar UX)
- Darkens the surrounding UI to reduce glare for some users

### Cons

- Does not darken the actual Google Docs content; only background/UI (poor contrast in many cases)
- Not reliable; updates can break the extension or cause it to stop working entirely
- Very limited scope (docs-only, not Sheets/Slides) and often only affects a single document
- Minimalist options UI and sparse explanations make troubleshooting hard

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-docs-dark-mode)