# YT Dimmer

> Softens sudden flashes and bright video scenes for more comfortable viewing.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/yt-dimmer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/yt-dimmer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `yt-dimmer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Harshit Sharma
- **Category:** appearance,photos-music-videos,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 2
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2026-07-27
- **Size:** 488 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/yt-dimmer/)

## Description

Softens sudden flashes and bright video scenes for more comfortable viewing.

Automatically detects and dims sudden bright flashes in online videos. Perfect for night owls, it smooths harsh YouTube flash-bangs and keeps your eyes comfortable, even during late-night binges.

Works with most video platforms
Softens sudden brightness spikes in real time
Adjustable sensitivity to match your viewing style
Lightweight, private, and runs quietly in the background

Watch videos without getting blinded. Safer for your eyes, friendlier for your late-night screen sessions.

## Rankings

- #68,236 — Overall
- #167 — comfort

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- 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/yt-dimmer)