Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Web

Name: Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Web
Rating: 4.594458438287154 (397 reviews)
Author: Dark Theme Web

Dark Theme switch any web pages to dark mode. Take care of your eyes day using a dark reader or change screen brightness.

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Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Web is a versatile Chrome extension that transforms any website into an eye-friendly dark mode, ideal for night-time browsing or anyone preferring a darker interface. Users can effortlessly toggle dark mode on or off, exclude specific sites, and create personalized themes with custom colors to suit their preferences.

The extension features an automatic schedule feature for seamless transitions between day and night modes and a Night Shift option that adjusts screen colors to warmer tones to reduce eye strain. With an intuitive Options page, users can manage site exclusions and customize themes, ensuring a comfortable, unified dark browsing experience across social networks, news sites, and more. Your feedback is welcomed to continually enhance this essential tool for eye care while browsing.

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Version:

1.0.4 Last updated: 2025-01-22

Creation date:

2023-07-25

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Permissions:

storage
contextMenus
webNavigation

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

332.80K

Email:

me*****@gmail.com

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Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 685 ▲ 8

Other rankings

#13 in Accessibility

#1 in Darken your browser

#93 in dark theme keyword 73 ▼ 26

#101 in night theme keyword 53 ▼ 49

#110 in black theme keyword 71 ▼ 27

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User reviews

User reviews for 'Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Web' indicate inconsistent functionality, with many reporting that it doesn't work or fails to activate on most websites. Common issues include UI layering problems and critical features like password inputs being disabled. While some users appreciate the eye comfort provided when the extension functions, multiple reviews highlight significant limitations and bugs, especially in newer Chrome versions and specific sites, leading to dissatisfaction overall.

Pros

Provides a dark theme which some users find beneficial for eye comfort.
Works on some websites as reported by users who found it helpful.
Has a simple activation process for enabling dark mode on supported sites.

Cons

Extension often does not work as intended on many websites.
Causes UI problems such as layering issues, making some page elements inaccessible.
Does not open or function correctly in some versions of Chrome, including Chrome 109.
Breaks functionality on certain sites, notably disabling password fields on WordPress admin pages.
The dark mode is incomplete; for example, settings pages may not be in dark mode, and images can appear negatively filtered or too dark.

Recent reviews

It Doesn't Work.

An*****, 2025-06-02

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Ya*****, 2025-05-24

It literally dosnt work. It dosnt do a thing.

Si*****, 2025-04-28

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Web requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Web has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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