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Dark Reader
Generates a dark theme for every website.
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Overview
Dark Reader applies a dynamically generated dark theme to any site, with per-site brightness, contrast, sepia and grayscale controls, plus scheduling that follows sunset or system theme.
Key features
Dynamic theming
Generates dark styles for sites with no dark mode.
Per-site controls
Brightness, contrast, sepia and grayscale per domain.
Scheduling
Follow sunset or the system theme automatically.
Pros
- Works on virtually every site
- Per-site tuning
- Scheduling and system sync
- No ads or accounts
Cons
- Can misrender image-heavy pages
- Adds some rendering overhead
- Occasional flash on load
Who should use Dark Reader?
Late-night readers and anyone with light sensitivity who wants a consistent dark web.
Pricing
Dark Reader is free. There is no paid tier to consider.
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View ExtensionFrequently asked questions
Is Dark Reader free?
Yes, Dark Reader is free to use.
Is Dark Reader safe to install?
Dark Reader is published by Dark Reader Ltd. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.
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