# Monochromer

> This extension makes web site monochrome.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/monochromer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/monochromer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `monochromer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** xia\_sava
- **Category:** web-development,appearance
- **Daily users:** 174
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.3.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-26
- **First published:** 2018-11-21
- **Size:** 15 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/monochromer/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/xia-sava/Monochromer](https://github.com/xia-sava/Monochromer)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/monochromer/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/monochromer/privacy/)

## Description

Monochromer is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to transform any website into a sleek monochrome display. By removing colors, it helps users focus on content and navigate the web with minimal visual distractions. Ideal for users seeking a clean, distraction-free browsing experience, Monochromer offers an easy toggle to switch between color and monochrome views instantly. Compatible across all websites, it enhances readability and can reduce eye strain caused by vibrant colors.

## Rankings

- #8,916 — Overall
- #57 — chrome
- #169 — come

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/monochromer)