Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter

Custom Colour for Weekends in Google Calendar

Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter Extension

"Google Calendar Weekend Highlighter" is a Chrome extension that allows users to customize background colors for weekends in Google Calendar. It enhances all views of Google Calendar (2018 and later) and is compatible with dark mode. Users can set different colors for each day and can revert to white to avoid highlighting. The extension offers a user-friendly options page for customization and guidance for troubleshooting any issues that may arise.
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Extension stats

Users: 7,000+
Version: 2.1.9 (Last updated: 2024-11-28)
Creation date: 2019-09-06
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 27.60K

Other platforms

Google Calendar (vVARY)
4.65 (3,364,922) 7,106,387,735+
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Extension summary

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

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! :)

Choose custom colours FOR EACH of your week's days! Those days will be coloured with your custom background colours, finally highlighting your week in ALL the "views" of the NEW version of Google Calendar web pages (2018 and further)! If you prefer NOT to highlight a day, simply leave it WHITE. 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. 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!

Changelog at: https://theblackbird.altervista.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GCWH_Changelog.txt

User reviews

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Pros
  • Simple and elegant design
  • Complete control of color coding
  • Great user support from the developer, Riccardo
  • Indispensable tool for scheduling
  • Works well once properly configured
Cons
  • Does not always work as expected in month view
  • Color only highlights the top of weekend columns, not the full boxes
  • Requires reinstallation or jumping views to refresh
  • Inconsistent functionality reported by multiple users
  • Some users unable to access settings easily
Most mentioned
  • Highlighting weekends
  • Need for better integration with Google Calendar
  • Issues with the extension not working properly
  • Positive feedback on user support
  • Request for additional features such as holiday color coding
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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