Gmail Dark Mode

Gmail Dark Mode allows you quickly to enable a dark theme for Gmail.

Gmail Dark Mode: Dark Theme Extension for Gmail

Gmail Dark Mode is a powerful Chrome extension designed to convert Gmail's default theme into a smooth dark theme. It aims to alleviate eye strain associated with prolonged screen usage, enhance productivity, and potentially shield your eyes. The extension works by analyzing and modifying the colors on your Gmail page, avoiding any access or interaction with your content. Specifically targeted for Google Mail users, this dark mode implementation offers a focused approach. For broader dark theme coverage on various websites, check out the Night Eye extension.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.17
(23)
Version: 1.4.4 (Last updated: 2024-04-13)
Creation date: 2022-04-27
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://mail.google.com/*
  • *://*.gstatic.com/*
Size: 204.80K

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Extension summary

Gmail Dark mode is a simple yet powerful extension that does not simply invert the colors of the page. It uses the powerful algorithm of Night Eye to properly convert the Gmail theme into a smooth and eye-caring dark theme.

Why do you need Gmail dark mode? Dark mode can reduce eye strain, allow you to be more productive, and, most importantly, give you another layer of protection for your eyes. As we are spending more and more time in front of the screen, our eyes suffer the most from this. Obviously, there is no turning back; we will be spending most of our waking hours staring at screens. Thus something must be done to lift the heavy burden we are putting on our eyesight.

The fact is that we are sending more and more emails, and pretty much all communication is done via email. E-mail is one of those online activities that can literally eat up half of your day. This is why improving how you handle email is a good starting point to minimize the pressure you put on your eyes every day. Does Gmail dark mode read my emails? Absolutely not! The extension only analyzes the colors of your page and converts them. It does not read, process, store, or do anything with your content.

Can I enable dark mode on other websites? Gmail dark mode is specifically made for those who only want to have a dark theme on Gmail. To enable dark mode on any website, please check our other extension - Night Eye - www.nighteye.app

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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
  • Greatly improves the visual comfort for users with dark mode
  • Easy to install and use, providing an instant dark theme
  • Effectively recolors email backgrounds and fonts
  • Highly recommended by multiple users
  • Good integration with system and browser dark themes
Cons
  • Significantly slows down the Gmail interface
  • Changes label colors and email signatures unexpectedly
  • May cause delays in sending or replying to emails
  • Some features like sliders not being dark enough
  • Random inversions of colors for certain elements
Most mentioned
  • Performance issues with slow loading times
  • Inconsistent changes to tag colors and email signatures
  • Improvement in eye comfort with dark mode
  • Ease of use and installation
  • Quality of dark theme application across Gmail UI
User reviews
by Imperial Guard, 2025-01-07

This just randomly inverses things, not useful

by Trí Dũng, 2024-08-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Gmail Dark Mode requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Gmail Dark Mode has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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