Google Dark Theme

A dark theme for google searches

Google Dark Theme - Dark Mode for Google Searches

Google Dark Theme is a Chrome extension designed to transform your Google search engine's interface into a dark mode. This is particularly useful for those who prefer browsing at night or in low-light environments, as the dark theme reduces eye strain and enhances readability. Bug reports can be sent to [email protected] and donations are welcomed for ongoing support and development. The source code is openly available at GitHub.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.22
(23)
Version: 2024.2.1.416 (Last updated: 2024-02-02)
Creation date: 2020-06-29
Size: 31.54K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Google Dark Theme (v2024.2.1.416)
2,195+ 4.55 (86)
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Looks good and aesthetically pleasing
  • Only has access to .google.com domains, ensuring privacy
  • Responsive developer who considers user feedback
  • Improves experience for late-night coding and searching
  • Widely appreciated as one of the best themes available
Cons
  • Causes browser freezing issues
  • Many Google services remain blinding white
  • Inconsistent theming on specific Google pages like Drive
  • Lack of functionality to toggle on and off easily from the toolbar
Most mentioned
  • Blinding white theme on some Google services
  • Need for a consistent dark theme across all Google pages
  • Browser freezing and performance issues
  • Aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly design
User reviews
don't download. it freezes the browser.
by Eric Ketzer, 2023-10-16

Great extension - but just now, a broken theme is suddenly getting applied to drive.google.com - why? I cannot find a good replacement for this extension and would love to keep using it but google drive is unusable with it.
by Teodor Dumitrache, 2021-06-12

Very good, thanks!
by Abdullah Hadi, 2020-12-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Dark Theme requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Google Dark Theme. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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