WhiteSlash - White background flash fix

Fix the white flash in new tabs or when clicking links

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WhiteSlash: Chrome Extension for White Background Flash Fix

WhiteSlash - White background flash fix is a Chrome extension designed to remedy the brief white flash that appears when you open a new tab or click on a link. The flash can be particularly discomforting to Dark Reader users who are used to a dark-themed browsing experience. The extension requires the latest version of Chrome and Dark Reader, and may in some cases necessitate the reinstallation of your Chrome theme.

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Extension stats

By: Titus Decali

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 2.52

(58)

Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2017-05-10)

Creation date: 2017-05-09

Size: 39.73K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 23,574 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#12302 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 161 #111 in flash keyword 50 ▲ 13

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Some users found it helpful in reducing the white flash issue (when used with Dark Reader)
It has received appreciation from users for its potential to solve a painful problem
A few users report that it works well under certain conditions or setups

Cons

Many users report that the extension does not work at all
There are consistent mentions of errors and malfunctioning, particularly in different browsers
It is seen as redundant or superfluous due to similar functionalities in Dark Reader
Several users express frustration over the continued issue of white flashes even with the extension installed

Most mentioned

Doesn't work
Requires Dark Reader
Helpful when functioning correctly

User reviews

Avoid, doesn't work

Alexius, 2025-01-19

Doesn't work + causes an dev console error on every page

konieckropka, 2024-11-05

doesn't work anymore

Chewey, 2024-09-21

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Extension safety

Risk impact

WhiteSlash - White background flash fix requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of WhiteSlash - White background flash fix. Use it at your own risk.

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