Color Enhancer

A customizable color filter applied to webpages to improve color perception.

Color Enhancer - Color Perception Enhancement Chrome Extension

'Color Enhancer' is a Chrome extension designed to help those with partial color-blindness. It applies a customizable color filter to websites, enhancing visual elements and improving overall color perception, thus making web browsing a more accessible and enjoyable experience.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 200,000+
Version: 1.14.1 (Last updated: 2024-02-29)
Creation date: 2019-08-27
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 182.27K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Color Enhancer (v1.13.3)
681 3.30 (3)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Color filter is effective for improving visibility of certain colors
  • Helps colorblind users distinguish between different colors
  • Easy to set up and adjust color contrast levels
Cons
  • Requires manual toggling on every page load
  • Does not work well with certain elements (e.g., HTML <dialog>)
  • Ineffective in improving vision for all forms of colorblindness
  • Inconsistent performance across different websites
  • No clear instructions on how to use
Most mentioned
  • Requires refreshing or manual activation every time
  • Ineffectiveness for some users' specific color vision deficiencies
  • Mixed reviews on usability and functionality
User reviews
have to refresh it every single time I enter a new page, should just be automatic
by Alyssa Ferry, 2025-02-27

Literally does nothing at all. Absolutely useless.
by Lilli Tarkir, 2025-01-20

Doesn't work for html <dialog> elements. Which ironic, considering the dialog element was drafted with accessibility at the forefront.
by Jamie Perrelet, 2024-12-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Color Enhancer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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