1. ColorZilla
Eyedropper, colour picker and gradient generator.
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Best Dark Night Mode Alternatives in 2026
Dark Night Mode is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 8 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Dark Night Mode
It is a night mode for the entire Internet. It darkens all the websites you visit so that you can browse without straining your eyes.
Comparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Night Mode (original) | 4.2 | 60K+ | Free | |
| ColorZilla | 4.6 | 4M+ | Free | Designers and front-end developers matching colours from live sites. |
| WhatFont | 4.0 | 2M+ | Free | Designers auditing typography on competitor and reference sites. |
| Adobe Photoshop | 3.8 | 800K+ | Free | |
| Earth View from Google Earth | 4.2 | 600K+ | Free | |
| Dark Theme - Dark mode for Chrome | 4.3 | 400K+ | Free | |
| Zoom Video - UltraWide Fill | 4.5 | 400K+ | Free | |
| Dark Mode - Night Eye | 4.5 | 300K+ | Freemium | |
| Boxel 3D | 4.6 | 300K+ | Free |
Dark Night Mode alternatives in detail
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2. WhatFont
Identify the fonts used on any web page.
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3. Adobe Photoshop
Easily remove backgrounds, adjust colors and more. Plus, get 6 months free access to Photoshop web.
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4. Earth View from Google Earth
Experience a beautiful image from Google Earth every time you open a new tab.
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5. Dark Theme - Dark mode for Chrome
Dark mode switch any websites to dark theme. Take care of your eyes day using a classic dark reader or change screen brightness.
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6. Zoom Video - UltraWide Fill
Zoom video, change aspect ratio of any video, removing black bars on Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, HBO. Ultrawide video.
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7. Dark Mode - Night Eye
Dark Mode: Switch to dark reading for night & day browsing. More than dark theme style, it ensures optimal eye protection.
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8. Boxel 3D
Boxel 3D is a speedrunning game packed with challenging levels, custom skins, online multiplayer, and a creative level editor.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Dark Night Mode?
ColorZilla is the closest match. Another Design extension worth comparing against Dark Night Mode.
Is there a free alternative to Dark Night Mode?
Yes — ColorZilla, WhatFont, Adobe Photoshop are free.
Why switch away from Dark Night Mode?
Common reasons are pricing, missing sync or team features, and specific limitations: Requests access to the sites you visit; May slightly increase memory usage.