PDF Dark Mode

View the PDF documents in dark mode.

PDF Dark Mode - Read PDFs in Comfort

"PDF Dark Mode" is a Chrome extension that enhances your PDF reading experience by instantly converting documents with white backgrounds into a soothing dark mode. This one-click solution minimizes eye strain, improves focus, and can even extend battery life on OLED devices. Compatible with all PDF viewers within Chrome, it is optimized for documents primarily featuring white backgrounds, making it an essential tool for PDF users seeking comfort and productivity while reading. Enjoy a better PDF experience today!
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 3,000+
1,000
Rating: 2.85
(13)
0.15
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-04)
Creation date: 2024-07-09
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • declarativeContent
Host permissions:
  • file:///*.pdf
Size: 19.54K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 16,903 ▲ 3,033
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Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well when configured correctly
  • Can change PDF background to dark mode
  • Provides a solution for viewing PDFs in a dark theme
Cons
  • Doesn't work on PDFs opened from web pages directly
  • Requires enabling access to file URLs to function properly
  • Many users report it not working at all or being ineffective
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work on web-loaded PDFs
  • Requires enabling access to file URLs
  • Works only on file URLs
User reviews
The worst ever
by Kerolos Maged, 2025-03-10
Terrible, doesn't work, useless + malware + bloatware + dogcrap
by Nick Bob, 2025-03-02
It doesn't work.
by John Doe, 2025-02-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

PDF Dark Mode does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low Request access to the following domains:
Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of PDF Dark Mode. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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