Activate this extension to switch Wikipedia into dark mode with one click.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
July 18, 2024
Size
818KiB
Developer
Category
Users
90
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Wikipedia Dark Mode Extension

Get rid of the eye pain from staying up all night reading Wikipedia! Install our Wikipedia Dark Mode chrome extension, bringing an updated look that automatically changes brightness for better readability. Get this free extension now and make your web browsing a visually calming experience – whether you are a student, a researcher or someone who casually reads on Wikipedia.

Note: This extension works on Wikimedia as well.


Key Features of this chrome extension

Instant Switching: Turn on dark mode by pressing a button only once.

Eyes’ Wellness: It lowers strain caused to eyes especially under little light.

Seamless Integration: Matches perfectly with the Wikipedia interface.

Automated Adjustments: It picks out the brightness levels and contrasts to make texts legible in them.


How to Use:

1. Install The Extension

Download and install the extension into your browser.

2. Go To Wikipedia

Open Wikipedia using your browser.

3. Activate Dark Mode

Press the add-on icon for it to get activated or deactivated, thus turning on or off the dark theme mode.

4. Have Fun Reading:

Use a comfortable interface of Wiki which is saturated with darkness when you browse through articles on this site.


Why Is It Useful?

The dark theme reduces eye strain enabling users to read lengthy articles without experiencing any strain. The dark background and white text give a high contrast experience that is soft on the eyes, specifically when reading in poorly lit rooms. This plug-in makes it easy to enhance reading comfort without manually adjusting settings or installing third-party software.

For Whom Is It Useful?

This plug-in is perfect for students who spend whole nights researching or reading from Wikipedia. Researchers going through multiple articles would appreciate reduced eye fatigue and better comfort they will feel as they go through different articles. Casual readers and knowledge lovers will also like its visually inviting design that makes browsing easier.
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Source Manifest.json

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