DocsAfterDark

Beyond dark mode for Google Docs
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DocsAfterDark enhances your Google Docs experience by providing a customizable modern dark mode and a dynamic, colorful light mode. Easily toggle between dark and light modes for any document without modifying the original project, thanks to its intuitive extension menu accessed via the browser toolbar. Customize the accent colors with a hue slider to personalize the shades used in light mode, and use features like invert mode and seamless document borders for a comfortable and distraction-free workspace.

Toggle dark mode effortlessly with a convenient button that can be repositioned or hidden to avoid conflicts with other elements like the word count widget. The global toggle option allows enabling or disabling the extension as needed. Open-source and actively maintained, DocsAfterDark is available on GitHub, and users are encouraged to support its development via Buy Me a Coffee.

Manifest V3
Users:
70,000+
Version:
1.1.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-17)
Creation date:
2022-01-18
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
Size:
375.81K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
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Updated:
20 hours ago

Ranking

# 2,683 ▲ 72
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Other platforms

DocsAfterDark - Google Docs Dark Mode (v0.6.3)
53,597+ 4.33 (214)
DocsAfterDark (v1.1.1)
7,889+ 4.50 (19)

User reviews

DocsAfterDark is highly regarded as the best dark mode extension for Google Docs, praised for its effective dark UI, customization options, and ease of use which significantly reduce eye strain. Users appreciate that it doesn't alter document colors and works instantly. However, some users report it doesn't work well with other Google apps like Sheets or Slides. There are concerns about removed customization features leading to uncomfortable contrast. Additionally, the lack of guidance on customization and absence of dark mode on Docs' home screen are noted drawbacks.
Pros
  • Effectively enables dark mode for Google Docs and related Google apps.
  • Customizable appearance with options for background and UI colors, reducing eye strain.
  • Easy to use and works instantly on Google Docs pages after installation.
  • Does not alter document content colors, maintaining original document appearance.
  • Highly praised for being superior to other dark mode extensions and beneficial for night-time writing.
Cons
  • Does not function properly with other Google Workspace apps like Sheets and Slides according to some users.
  • Recent updates removed color customization, causing discomfort due to high contrast for sensitive users.
  • Lacks explanation or guidance on customizing styles, which can be confusing for some users.
  • Limited or no support for dark mode on Google Docs home screen leading to inconsistent experience when switching screens.
Recent reviews
I LOVE IT! THANKS!
by Leonie, 2025-04-08
Muy buena, era lo que buscaba... pero, no me funciona con las otras Hojas de Calculo y Presentaciones 🥹
by Enmanuel Pérez, 2025-04-08
Midnight is perfect
by Anthony Miglino, 2025-04-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

DocsAfterDark 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.
Risk likelihood

DocsAfterDark has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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