# StackOverflow dark theme

> Dark theme without being logged in and other optional improvements

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/stackoverflow-dark-theme](https://chrome-stats.com/d/stackoverflow-dark-theme)

## Overview

- **ID:** `stackoverflow-dark-theme`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** tushisvet
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 81
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** 2024-06-15
- **First published:** 2023-05-08
- **Size:** 11 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/stackoverflow-dark-theme/)

## Description

The StackOverflow Dark Theme Chrome extension allows users to effortlessly enable a dark mode on StackOverflow, enhancing readability and reducing eye strain. This extension works seamlessly without requiring the user to be logged in, providing immediate dark theme activation upon installation.

Additionally, users can customize their experience by exploring optional visual settings accessible via the extensions preferences, allowing for a tailored look and feel. This lightweight add-on is perfect for developers and frequent StackOverflow users who prefer a dark interface for improved comfort during long coding sessions.

## Rankings

- #12,879 — Overall
- #93 — black theme
- #120 — stock
- #182 — dark theme
- #227 — cover
- #249 — hover

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `http://stackoverflow.com/*`
- `https://stackoverflow.com/*`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*.stackoverflow.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/stackoverflow-dark-theme)