Turn Off the Lights

The entire page will be fading to dark, so you can watch the videos as if you were in the cinema. Works for YouTube™ and beyond.

Turn Off the Lights - Chrome Extension

Turn Off the Lights is a popular and trusted Chrome extension that allows users to dim the background of their web pages to focus on the video they are watching, creating a cinematic viewing experience. With various features, including dark mode, screen brightness control, and video enhancement options, it has garnered over 2 million users and positive reviews.
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Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.49
(47)
Version: 4.5 (Last updated: 2024-11-23)
Creation date: 2023-01-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 8.87M

Other platforms

Turn Off the Lights for Mobile (v1.2.7)
4.04 (747) 100,544+
Turn Off the Lights for Firefox (v4.5.5)
4.56 (677) 46,925+
Turn Off the Lights (v4.5.6)
3.90 (125) 413,227+
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Extension summary

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The Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension is a tool that allows users to dim the background of their web pages in order to focus on the video they are watching. This extension is particularly useful for users who watch a lot of videos on their browser, as it allows them to create a more cinematic viewing experience by eliminating distractions from the surrounding content.

🚧 This is the latest Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension BETA version. Experience the latest design and features for the best video and web experience in your web browser. ℹ️ The stable version of the official Turn Off the Lights version can be found on this Chrome Web Store page: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bfbmjmiodbnnpllbbbfblcplfjjepjdn

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🏆🥇 Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension has over 2 000 000 users from the Chrome Web Store and it has received positive reviews from users who have praised its simplicity and effectiveness in helping them focus on their browsing. The extension has also been featured on several popular websites, including Lifehacker, CNET, ZDNet, BuzzFeed, and PC World. With its growing popularity and positive feedback, it is no surprise that the Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension has become one of the most popular and trusted browser extensions in the market.

Not only does this extension enhance your browsing experience, but it also offers health benefits. The dark mode feature can reduce the strain on your eyes, making it easier to use your device for long periods of time. The screen brightness and screen shader features also help to reduce glare and eye strain. Users should install it to have a more pleasant experience while watching videos on their browser.

A few great features in this browser extension: 💡 Turn the lights back on, by clicking on it 🎞️ Support all major video websites: YouTube, Dailymotion, Vimeo, Twitch,... and more

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User reviews

The Multimedia Detection option is not working correctly in this version, especially when Show all Flash objects is checked, ignoring the URL filter.
by DANIEL MARCELO, 2024-01-05

Only program that I have found that does its function the way it's supposed to
by Victor Cedervall, 2023-09-05

Initially had an issue where subtitles would not show, but was able to reach out to support and worked with the developer to fix the issue very quickly
by Johnathon Largent, 2022-10-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Turn Off the Lights requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Turn Off the Lights is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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