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Darken text
This extension darkens text in <p> tags to make blog text more readable.
Darken Text: Chrome Extension for Enhanced Readability
"Darken Text" is a Chrome extension that helps users enhance their reading experience on the web. It darkens the color of text within paragraph, list, article, and div tags, turning light, hard-to-read text to black. It features a simple interface with a single click operation and a handy keyboard shortcut. Ideal for anyone dealing with light-colored text that's hard on the eye.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- *://*/*
Size: 18.67K
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Extension summary
To improve readability, you can darken text (DT) on blog and news articles with one click. Don't you hate it when bloggers or designers think that light grey text on a grey background is artistic? Dude, hello? It's practically invisible! I'm trying to read your article here.... This Chrome extension installs a button labelled "DT" that you can click on to darken text inside
tags so that the text becomes more readable. No instruction manuals. Just a simple single click and it turns
tagged text to black.
I found that I'm using it all the time, so version 1.1 adds a keyboard shortcut CTRL+SHIFT+K (or COMMAND+SHIFT+K on Mac). As of version 1.1 the text color of the following tags are turned to black:
,
, , . Hope this helps you guys. Email me if you have any features requests. I'll make the DT Chrome Extension do anything you want except wipe your butt. You'll have to ask your mommy to do that for you.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works effectively on many websites improving text readability.
- Helps users with visual impairments see text better.
- Users appreciate its simplicity and ease of use.
- Can significantly improve the legibility of low contrast text.
Cons
- Not all websites are compatible, limiting effectiveness.
- Some users report the extension has stopped working or is broken.
- No clear indication of whether text has been darkened.
- Descriptive language in the app's description can be off-putting to some users.
Most mentioned
- Works on many websites, but effectiveness varies.
- Need for an option to automatically darken text on new pages.
- Users express frustration with low contrast gray text.
User reviews
Tested: It's completely broken as of 2024 - One of my favorite and most need apps broken. :(
by 
Jessica Salmonson (darkocean), 2024-08-23
Jessica Salmonson (darkocean), 2024-08-23Works like a charm.
by 
Yvan Ganza, 2023-11-02
Yvan Ganza, 2023-11-02Not bad, but "Chrome Font Super Enhancer" extension gives better results
by 
Erminio Balliani, 2022-08-03
Erminio Balliani, 2022-08-03Extension safety
Risk impact
Darken text requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Darken text has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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