# Hacker

> This makes your firefox look like a hacker. NOW WITH BLACK HOMEPAGE!!!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `hacker-mode`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** That Tall Guy
- **Category:** websites
- **Daily users:** 1,035
- **Weekly downloads:** 185
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (70 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2021-06-23
- **First published:** 2019-10-28
- **Size:** 8.42 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/hacker-mode/)

## Description

The Hacker Chrome extension transforms your Firefox browser with a striking combination of dark black backgrounds and bright lime green highlights, reminiscent of a stereotypical hacker's computer interface. This visually intense theme is designed to provide a unique and edgy browsing experience, complete with a brand new black homepage that sets the tone from the start. Perfect for users who want to stand out and enjoy a hacker-inspired aesthetic.

## Rankings

- #3,218 — Overall
- #6 — Websites
- #1 — hacker
- #32 — hack
- #124 — tracker
- #137 — homepage

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users generally appreciate the 'Hacker' theme for its cool, visually appealing design that reduces eye strain and fits a hacker aesthetic. It is praised for helping users maintain a professional or desired look in Firefox. There is a single detailed report of technical issues related to Bluetooth drivers when using the non-animated version, but this is not widely reported. Overall, the theme is liked for its style and comfort, with minimal widespread problems noted.

### Pros

- Provides a visually appealing 'Matrix' or 'Hacker' style theme for Firefox.
- Easy way to give Firefox a cool, hacker-like appearance.
- Helps reduce eye strain for users who appreciate darker themes.
- Positive user satisfaction with the theme's aesthetic and usability.

### Cons

- Potential technical issues when enabling the non-animated 'Hacker' theme, such as Bluetooth driver disappearance (reported by one user).
- Some concerns or suspicions about malware or bugs related to the 'Hacker' theme, though not widely confirmed.
- Issues mentioned are specific and not widely corroborated by multiple users.

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