Dark Mode vs After Dark Mode
Dark Mode and After Dark Mode both compete in the same corner of the Chrome Web Store (dark-mode), but they are built for different users. Dark Mode has roughly 1M users and a 3.6-star average; After Dark Mode sits at about 100K users with 4.3 stars.
Dark Mode
3.6Dark Mode is an extension that helps you quickly turn the screen (browser) to dark at night time.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dark Mode | After Dark Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6 / 5 | — |
| Reviews | 2,200 | — |
| Users | ~1M+ | — |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| Developer | Dark Mode | afterdarkmode.com |
| Last updated | 2026-08-24 | 2026-09-05 |
| Best for | Dark Mode is an extension that helps you quickly turn the screen (browser) to dark at night time. | Change your default search engine for afterdarkmode.com |
Dark Mode: pros & cons
- Built-in dark mode
After Dark Mode: pros & cons
- No editorial pros or cons yet.
Final recommendation
Dark Mode wins on adoption, but After Dark Mode scores higher with reviewers — start there if ratings matter more.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Dark Mode and After Dark Mode at the same time?
Yes, Chrome runs them independently. Keep both only if they do different jobs; if they overlap, pick one, because each active extension adds memory use, page scripts and another set of permissions.
Where do the ratings and install numbers come from?
From each extension's public Chrome Web Store listing. They can lag the live store slightly, and a dash means the figures have not been synced yet.
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