Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter

Custom Colour for Weekends in Google Calendar

Highlight Weekends in Google Calendar | Dark Mode Support

Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter is a Chrome extension that allows users to customize weekend colors in their Google Calendar. It works seamlessly in dark mode, automatically adjusting color brightness for optimal visibility. After installation, users are directed to the options page to select their preferred language and colors. If highlighting issues occur, refreshing the page can resolve them. Donations are welcomed to support continued development, enhancing user experience.
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Extension stats

Users: 7,000+
Rating: 3.98
(48)
Version: 2.1.9 (Last updated: 2025-01-17)
Creation date: 2019-09-06
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 27.60K

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Extension summary

LET'S GO DARK! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Works with Calendar's DARK MODE too! The extension AUTOMATICALLY detects dark mode and renders in a dark fashion the colours you chose! Yay! :) Important NOTE!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< If it doesn't work, before giving a low rating contact me via the Assistance Channel or via Mail: I will work with you to solve the issue!

DONATE! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< If you LIKE THIS EXTENSION, please consider a DONATION (LINK is in OPTIONS PAGE or you find it if you RIGHT CLICK over extension icon!). A coffee will be just fine! :D

Choose custom colours FOR EACH of your week's days! Those days will be coloured with your custom background colours, highlighting your calendar in ALL "views" of NEW Google Calendar (2018 and further)!

At first install, you will be automatically redirected to options page, where you will have to choose your Google Calendar's page language (MANDATORY), and the colours for all your days. If you prefer NOT to highlight a day, simply leave it WHITE. Choose light colors also for dark mode, the extension will automatically detect DARK MODE and darken your colors (leaving black the non-highlighted days).

In OPTIONS page you can now donate me a coffee, too! :)

NOTE: sometimes while working it could stop highlighting the weekend columns; in that case, try to click on an empty space on the calendar or press F5 (refresh page) and the weekend columns will be correctly light up again!

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • User has full control over color customization
  • Fantastic user support and responsiveness from developer
  • Helps avoid scheduling mistakes with color coding
  • Works well after updates and bug fixes
Cons
  • Often only highlights the top of the weekend days, not the entire boxes
  • Doesn't work consistently across different Google Calendar views
  • Users have trouble getting the extension to work after updates or reinstallation
  • Some users experience issues with it not appearing or malfunctioning entirely
  • Lack of a user-friendly way to access settings
Most mentioned
  • Only highlights the top strip of the weekend days instead of the whole day
  • Developer provides excellent support and quick updates
  • Issues with functionality in month view versus week view
  • Need to refresh or toggle views for the extension to apply the colors
  • Difficulties in locating settings for customization
User reviews
by Yō Wauke, 2024-12-16

by Marwan Wahman, 2024-10-08

Incredible app and user support! It's simple, elegant, and flexible. I appreciate having complete control of the colors. This is an indispensable tool for anyone who needs see the day of the week as quickly as possible. I am prone to making scheduling mistake and adding custom color coding has changed my workflow completely. I am not exaggerating when I say that I can't function without this app. In addition, I really appreciate the dev's attention to detail and eagerness to address even the most minor of bugs. He responds quickly and provides clear instructions. Thanks again Riccardo! NF
by nyx f, 2024-08-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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