Google Docs Dark Mode

Dark Mode for Google Docs + UI Upgrade

Google Docs Dark Mode Chrome Extension

Google Docs Dark Mode is a Chrome extension designed to ease the strain on your eyes while working on Google Docs, especially during late-night writing sessions. This extension not only switches Google Docs into a dark mode, but it also upgrades the user interface for better readability. It covers not just the document area, but also the Docs home page. It regularly receives updates for bug fixes and color scheme improvements, ensuring a smooth user experience.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
By: DevTopia
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 2.41
(29)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2022-10-25)
Creation date: 2020-06-12
Risk: Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size: 11.78K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 15,424 ▲ 28
Other rankings
#4083 in Accessibility ▼ 10 #44 in google docs keyword 48 ▲ 12 #113 in dark mode keyword 42 ▲ 62 #123 in night mode keyword 11 ▲ 37 #267 in discord keyword 15 ▲

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
    Cons
    • Only affects the top bar, leaving the document background unchanged
    • Many UI elements remain white, making it hard to read
    • Does not work for Google Slides or Sheets
    • Limited functionality and minimal options available
    • Recent updates have caused functionality issues
    Most mentioned
    • It only changes the top bar to a darker color
    • The document background does not change to dark
    • Overall poor compatibility with Google Docs and UI issues
    • Not as effective as advertised in transforming the entire interface
    User reviews
    NUL SA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    by Xavier Lage, 2025-03-05
    Only turns top bar grey.
    by The Flee Market, 2025-01-27
    It did not work at all, only the bar on top turned dark grey. Do not install.
    by Sakura, 2023-10-30
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Google Docs Dark Mode requires very minimum permissions.

    Risk impact analysis details
    • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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    Risk likelihood

    Google Docs Dark Mode has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

    Risk likelihood analysis details
    • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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