Dark Reader vs After Dark Mode
Dark Reader 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 Reader has roughly 7M users and a 4.7-star average; After Dark Mode sits at about 100K users with 4.3 stars.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dark Reader | After Dark Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | — |
| Reviews | 13,100 | — |
| Users | ~7M+ | — |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| Developer | Dark Reader Ltd | afterdarkmode.com |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 | 2026-09-05 |
| Best for | Late-night readers and anyone with light sensitivity who wants a consistent dark web. | Change your default search engine for afterdarkmode.com |
Dark Reader features
- Dynamic theming
- Per-site controls
- Scheduling
After Dark Mode features
- See the full After Dark Mode page for its store description.
Final recommendation
Pick Dark Reader — it leads on both installs and review scores.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Dark Reader 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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