# Night mode Instagram

> The dark theme protects the eyes, changing the Instagram theme to black. For those who do not like the white theme Instagram.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/night-mode-instagram](https://chrome-stats.com/d/night-mode-instagram)

## Overview

- **ID:** `night-mode-instagram`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Package tracker
- **Category:** social-communication
- **Daily users:** 147
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 1.38 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.0.27
- **Last updated:** 2020-04-09
- **First published:** 2019-10-28
- **Size:** 54 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/night-mode-instagram/)

## Description

Night Mode Instagram is a simple Chrome extension that transforms the typical bright Instagram interface into a sleek, eye-friendly dark theme. By clicking the extension icon, users can toggle a black background with light gray fonts across all Instagram pages, improving viewing comfort, especially in low-light environments. This modification not only enhances visual ergonomics during video watching but also offers a stylish alternative to the default white theme.

Designed by PckSoft, this extension is an independent project and not affiliated with Instagram Inc. It allows Instagram users who prefer darker interfaces to customize their experience effortlessly, ensuring a pleasant and distinct browsing session for themselves and their friends.

## Rankings

- #9,722 — Overall
- #17 — night mode
- #25 — instagram
- #47 — pleasant
- #58 — install
- #121 — trademark

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- 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/night-mode-instagram)