Dark Reader vs Dark Mode - Night Eye
Dark Reader and Dark Mode - Night Eye 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; Dark Mode - Night Eye sits at about 300K users with 4.5 stars. On pricing, Dark Reader is free while Dark Mode - Night Eye is freemium.
Dark Mode - Night Eye
4.5Dark Mode: Switch to dark reading for night & day browsing. More than dark theme style, it ensures optimal eye protection.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dark Reader | Dark Mode - Night Eye | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Reviews | 13,100 | 3,300 |
| Users | ~7M+ | ~300K+ |
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Category | Productivity | Design |
| Developer | Dark Reader Ltd | PROMOTINO OOD |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 | 2026-08-24 |
| Best for | Late-night readers and anyone with light sensitivity who wants a consistent dark web. | Dark Mode: Switch to dark reading for night & day browsing. More than dark theme style, it ensures optimal eye protection. |
Dark Reader features
- Dynamic theming
- Per-site controls
- Scheduling
Dark Mode - Night Eye features
- See the full Dark Mode - Night Eye page for its store description.
Dark Reader: pros & cons
- No editorial pros or cons yet.
Dark Mode - Night Eye: pros & cons
- Syncs across devices
Final recommendation
Pick Dark Reader — it leads on both installs and review scores.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Dark Reader and Dark Mode - Night Eye 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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