Better Dark Mode

Give pages a better dark mode by avoiding things like full white text on full black background.

Better Dark Mode - Optimal Dark Mode Chrome Extension

'Better Dark Mode' is a Google Chrome extension designed to maximize comfort while browsing the web during nighttime or in low-light conditions. It cleverly converts any webpage into a visually appealing dark mode by inverting the original colors, backgrounds, and borders. What sets it apart from typical dark modes is its unique ability to avoid harsh color contrasts and reduce eye-strain. It achieves this by not allowing any RGB values below 50 or above 200 by default, ensuring a softer look on your eyes. Users can customize the darkness and brightness limits according to their preference, promising a user-friendly experience.

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By: f

Users: 4,000+

Rating: 3.43

(28)

Version: 0.9.4 (Last updated: 2017-09-23)

Creation date: 2017-09-23

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

activeTab

Size: 32.82K

Ranking

# 15,577 ▲ 244

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#1932 in Accessibility ▲ 1 #261 in limit keyword 19 ▲

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Extension summary

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Creates a dark mode of any page by inverting the original colors, background-colors, border-colors.
Unlike most "dark modes," Better Dark Mode reduces eye-strain by not allowing any RGB values below 50 or above 200 by default. Darkness and brightness limits can be customized by user.

Potential updates:

Find a way to avoid flash of non-darkened page before extension runs on page load
Store the active/inactive state as well as darkness/brightness limit variables Chrome-wide (currently using localStorage)

User reviews

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Pros

Effective in handling color changes for a better dark mode experience
Easy to use and set up without complicated settings
Works well with images and maintains quality
Allows customization of brightness and darkness levels
Some users find it to be the best dark mode extension available

Cons

Doesn't work on many websites
Privacy concerns reported by multiple users
Slower performance when loading pages, exposing original light colors
Lack of updates and maintenance, with previous updates dated back to 2017
Bugs and glitches, particularly with opening images

Most mentioned

Doesn't work on many websites
Privacy concerns
Needs updates and fixes
Effective dark mode experience
Easy to use

User reviews

Really bad...

Bob Loucks, 2024-05-10

easy and fast :) But it bites with the addon Color Links, where the colors of visited links are not visible any more :( https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/color-links/hiponeioelghhaljfflaaflpccedbdem