Desaturate

Desaturate

Remove all color from the active page.

Desaturate
Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-07-26
By: Meidell
Users: 303
Rating: 3.93 (15)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2012-06-03)
Creation date: 2012-06-03
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 4.65K
Price: Free
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Summary

Convert the active web page into grayscale by placing a CSS webkit-filter value on it's HTML element. Reload the page to remove the effect.

User reviews
I dont know why, But it wouldnt work. I am not going to blame the app though because I tried to download a lot of greyscale apps but none worke
by Liv Lamberti Liv Lamberti, 2020-12-29

Why is it not a toggle? It's turned on with one click, but turning it off again is only possible by reloading each and every page. Half-assed attempt!
by Alex B., 2020-06-25

unix philosophy/single responsibility principle in the wild. Provides more universal flow than accessibility audit tools may provide.
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Safety
Risk impact

Desaturate 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 Desaturate if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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