A lightweight Nightmode theme for Facebook Messenger
Nightmode Messenger Extension
THIS EXTENSION ONLY WORKS ON messenger.com NOT DIRECTLY THROUGH FACEBOOK. Please do not leave inaccurate reviews if you are not using the correct site.
A simple, lightweight Chrome extension that enables a nightmode theme for Facebook's Messenger. This is a small side project that I am working on to provide a long-requested feature for Facebook's Messenger. If you notice any issues or would like to request features, please feel free to do so!
Update Notes:
Version 0.0.4.7
- Fixed quick action buttons color (e.g. reply, react)
- Changed initial load background color from white to a dark gray
Version 0.0.4.6
- Fixed recent update where bubbles became light gray
- Added dark colour to chat screen while loading in
Version 0.0.4.5
- Fixed white border around message entry field
Version 0.0.4.4
- Fixed chat message colours due to Facebook updating their CSS variable sources
Version 0.0.4.3
- Updated scroll bar to match dark mode theme within conversations (thanks Josh)
Version 0.0.4.2
- Updated some overrides not working (search panel, emoji search panel, etc.)
Version 0.0.4.1
- Fixed some icons not inverting colour (e.g. \"Search in Conversation\", Windows Messenger App icon)
Version 0.0.4.0
- Added full nightmode support for Messenger redesign
- Note: If Facebook is aiming to transition everyone to the redesign, I will shift towards releasing updates only for the new version of Messenger. The extension will still be backwards compatible with the old version of Messenger, unless it causes issues.
Version 0.0.3.2
- Removed bug with clicking popup showing an error message.
Version 0.0.3.1
- Updated permissions to minimal level for store policy update compliance.
Version 0.0.3.0
- Fixed colouring for names in group chats and in search
- Added new preview screenshots
Version 0.0.2.9
- Fixed colouring for event invitations and reminders
Version 0.0.2.8
- Hotfix for replies background styling
Version 0.0.2.7
- Updated tooltip colour for message box
Version 0.0.2.6
- Update to match Facebook's Messenger facelift (sorry about the delay, just received the update myself!)
- Updated colours on names, icons, reaction backgrounds, and menus
- Fixed border issues and improved hover colours to be clearer in nightmode
Version 0.0.2.5
- Hotfix to received link embed text colour
Version 0.0.2.4
- Visibility update to mentions and links
- Updated search titles/headers
- Fixed single emoji messages (removed chat bubble background)
- Minor updates to vertical and horizontal dividers
- Backend cleanup (removed nonfunctional popup feature - still in development)
Version 0.0.2.3
- Hotfix for reply feature
- Link embeds visual update
- Dividers in main chat window and \"Shared Photos\" improved
Version 0.0.2.2
- Improved differentiation between read and unread messages for visibility
- Support for Messenger's new \"reply\" feature
- Viewing images enhanced with translucent background
- Image preview grid colour updated
- Mini-menus (e.g. games, GIF, stickers, etc.) have been updated to support night mode
- Link embeds and previews improved
Special thanks to Marko and Martin
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Nightmode Messenger extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Nightmode Messenger extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install Nightmode Messenger extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Nightmode Messenger extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Nightmode Messenger extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Nightmode Messenger extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the Nightmode Messenger Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Nightmode Messenger extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Nightmode Messenger extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Nightmode Messenger extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Nightmode Messenger extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download Nightmode Messenger extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Nightmode Messenger extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the Nightmode Messenger extension file
Select and download the Nightmode Messenger extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Nightmode Messenger extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Nightmode Messenger extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Nightmode Messenger extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Nightmode Messenger extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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