Canvas Dark Mode

Dark Mode for Canvas.

Canvas Dark Mode: Eye-Friendly Settings for Canvas Users

Canvas Dark Mode is a Chrome extension that transforms the presentation of the popular learning management system Canvas. The tool provides a more comfortable viewing mode, perfect for late-night study sessions or users with light sensitivity. It's designed to work with any 'instructure.com' domain, making it highly adaptable for unique school settings. Additionally, it's an open-source project, inviting users to contribute to its development and improvements.
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Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Version: 1.1.6 (Last updated: 2022-08-25)
Creation date: 2019-11-11
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Size: 17.57K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Canvas Dark Mode (v1.1.6)
5.00 (1) 128
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Dark mode for Canvas. Staying up late doing homework? Reduce your eye strain and keep your circadian rhythm with this Dark mode for canvas! Canvas dark mode should work for your school, if it does not, contact me and I can update the plugin to include your school's URL! Currently, dark mode for canvas works on any "instructure.com/*" domain.

This is an open source project, if you would like to contribute, visit the repository.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps reduce eye strain especially during late-night studying
  • Improves readability compared to the default white screen
  • Easy to install and use, with quick activation
  • Tailored specifically for Canvas, making it effective for online classes
  • Users express gratitude and appreciation for the development of the extension
Cons
  • Some elements, such as headers and sidebars, remain white on white making it difficult to read
  • Not fully compatible with all features in Canvas, such as quizzes and the gradebook
  • Requires toggling on and off for optimal readability in certain areas
  • Issues with certain character visibility and backgrounds
  • Users report that some areas still cause eye strain despite the extension
Most mentioned
  • Eye strain reduction
  • Inconsistent performance on some Canvas elements
  • Need for UI improvements in specific areas
  • Appreciation for the ease of use
  • Desire for a toggle button to switch modes easily
User reviews
A huge help especially when doing homework at night. It's not perfect, there are somethings that stay white, but it's definitely better than being burned by a white screen as your eyes melt in their sockets (hyperbole was used in this review).
by Steven D Budd, 2025-01-16

Saving my eyes while still being very readable! Thank you so much.
by Brijhette Farmer, 2025-01-15

absolute eye saver
by plackton, 2024-12-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Canvas Dark Mode requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Canvas Dark Mode has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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