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.
Extension stats
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
- activeTab
- scripting
Host permissions:
- *://mail.google.com/*
- *://*.gstatic.com/*
Size: 204.80K
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URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Chrome Web Store
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spammy, or outdated.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
This just randomly inverses things, not useful
by 
Walter Francis (Khaytsus), 2024-10-04
Walter Francis (Khaytsus), 2024-10-04Very nice, but it would be nicer if the sliders were also darker.
by 
Paweł Garapich, 2024-08-28
Paweł Garapich, 2024-08-28only wish it kept the right tag colours
by 
Jay Stephano, 2024-03-27
Jay Stephano, 2024-03-27Extension safety
Risk impact
Gmail Dark Mode requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Gmail Dark Mode has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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