BackgroundSkin

BackgroundSkin

Change the page background color,redefine friendly page skin.

What is BackgroundSkin?
BackgroundSkin is a Chrome extension that allows users to change the background color of web pages. It provides the option to choose a color and adjust the opacity, giving users the ability to customize their browsing experience. Please note that this extension may not have an effect on web pages that have their own background image or color. The latest update includes a focus status and the ability to keep the background color setup permanently until the browser is cleared. Stay in control of your browsing experience with BackgroundSkin.
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Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-04-28
Users: 2,401+
Rating: 3.45 (31)
Version: 2.70 (Last updated: 2014-12-16)
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 6.35K
Price: Free
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Summary

The extension aims to make user change the page's background color, user can choose the color and the opacity. change the page skin as you love.

NOTE: this extension can only change the page's default background color, if the site have set their own background image/color, it maybe no expect effect.

2014/3/18 Update the focus status ,when user select one color, it will show select border.

2014/7/15 Big change, Keep the background color setup permanently until the user clear the browser. when you refresh or reopen the page ,it will no need setup the background again.

User reviews
facebok
by Péter Varga, 2020-09-15

Works great ... on the sites where it works. But in a sample of several sites, two don't work: https://www.planitpoker.com https://uservoice.com https://github.com/orgs/*/projects
by Ethan M Ethan M, 2019-11-08

very good
by Martín Martín, 2019-10-24
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Safety
Risk impact

BackgroundSkin is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install BackgroundSkin if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

BackgroundSkin may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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