Website Dimmer

NIGHT MODE FOR ALL WEBSITES. It darkens backgrounds of html based webpages.
What is Website Dimmer?
Website Dimmer is a life-saving tool for all-night surfers who want to protect their eyes from high-intensity screen light. This Chrome extension darkens the background of all html-based websites and transforms text into an easy-to-read colour. It comes with adjustable settings for specific domains, leaving out the pictures and videos unaffected. Website Dimmer also offers an option for more aggressive dimming if needed, at different 'Dim Levels'. It leverages browser storage to remember your preferences per domain, assuring a personalized dark mode experience.

Extension stats

By: no9
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.73 (22)
Version: 0.660 (Last updated: 2019-11-28)
Creation date: 2019-11-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • storage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • file:///*/*
Size: 10.88K

Other platforms

Website Dimmer (v0.6601)
5.00 (3) 26
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

  • new version changes DIM LEVELS calibration so please pick new ones for websites where you use it.

***NOTE: If this plugin doesn't work for you it would help me to track the issue if you include information about your browser version, system installed on your computer and what pages did you try to use with this Website Dimmer extension. Thanks. ***

NIGHT MODE for all html based websites. It basically darkens websites backgrounds and turns other elements (mostly texts) into easy readable color. If you right-click on extensions button with your mouse you will see a couple of options.

When you switch anything in the menu (it will appear when you right click on extension button) preferences will be stored for the website you are currently on. You can save this setting as default by choosing appropriate menu option. The default will be used then for every website that doesn't have stored settings. You can clear stored settings if you don't to have it there.

Reload page after modifying settings to see the changes.

Features:

  • makes all websites darker and colorizes text
  • doesn't affect pictures and videos
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Offers customizable dimness settings for screens.
  • Includes over thirty-three different text color options.
  • Can create a dark mode effect on web pages.
  • Some users find it very helpful and easy to use after refreshing pages.
  • Is appreciated by users transitioning from other browsers.
Cons
  • Does not work automatically on all websites.
  • Requires reapplication for each individual tab.
  • Text color selector does not function properly for some users.
  • Inconsistent performance on various websites, needing refreshes to work.
  • Some users feel the extension does not work as expected.
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work for all websites.
  • Needs to be redone for each individual tab.
  • Refreshing the page sometimes helps.
Recent reviews
This is a best gadget for dark mode But it can't automatically work on all the websites
by mahdi mahmoudi, 2020-09-05

∞A Must-Have Download∞ ¡This Extension is ( . Y . )'s IMHO! If you Enjoy a 'Custom' or 'Perfected' Feel to Absolutely Anything in Life; then This is Your Next Choice to Better Enjoy All of Your "html based web-pages"☜(゚ヮ゚☜). +Over Thirty-Three Different Colors of Text to Select From. +Choose the Exact Percentage of "Dimness" for Your Screen. (+5%,+10%, +15%,...up to +100%) It can be as Easy as clicking 1,2,3,.."Voila!" the 'html based web-page' of Your Choosing; is in Full Blackout༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ(Night-Mode). -QOTD- "Sixty Percent of the Time, It Works Every Time." ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
by L G, 2020-07-24

Made stuff really dark, but needed to be redone for each individual tab, and the text color selector didn't even work.
by Samuel Stephen, 2019-11-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Website Dimmer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Website Dimmer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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