Wikipedia night mode allows you to work more comfortably on the Wikipedia website in the dark or in low light

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Wikipedia night mode Extension

The dark Wikipedia theme or Wikipedia Night mode changes the background of the Wikipedia website to dark and the font to light.
A dark theme for Wikipedia turns on / off by clicking on the extension icon. It is convenient to use at night or in poor lighting, helps your eyes read text more comfortably.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "__MSG_name__","short_name": "__MSG_short_name__","description": "__MSG_description__","manifest_version": 3,"version": "0.0.28","default_locale": "en","action": {"default_icon": "img/enable.png","default_title": "__MSG_short_name__"},"permissions": ["storage"],"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["*://*.wikipedia.org/*","*://*.mediawiki.org/*","*://*.wikimedia.org/*","*://*.wiktionary.org/*","*://*.wikiquote.org/*","*://*.wikibooks.org/*","*://*.wikisource.org/*","*://*.wikinews.org/*","*://*.wikiversity.org/*","*://*.wikifunctions.org/*","*://*.wikimediafoundation.org/*"],"js": ["content.js"],"run_at": "document_start"}],"background": {"service_worker": "background.js"},"icons": {"48": "img/enable.png"},"web_accessible_resources": [{"resources": ["/img/128x128.png"],"matches": ["*://*.wikipedia.org/*","*://*.mediawiki.org/*","*://*.wikimedia.org/*","*://*.wiktionary.org/*","*://*.wikiquote.org/*","*://*.wikibooks.org/*","*://*.wikisource.org/*","*://*.wikinews.org/*","*://*.wikiversity.org/*","*://*.wikifunctions.org/*","*://*.wikimediafoundation.org/*"]}]}
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How to download and manually install Wikipedia night mode extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Wikipedia night mode 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 Wikipedia night mode extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Wikipedia night mode extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Wikipedia night mode extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Wikipedia night mode 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 Wikipedia night mode Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Wikipedia night mode extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Wikipedia night mode extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Wikipedia night mode 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 Wikipedia night mode 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 Wikipedia night mode extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Wikipedia night mode 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 Wikipedia night mode extension file

Select and download the Wikipedia night mode 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 Wikipedia night mode 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 Wikipedia night mode 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 Wikipedia night mode 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 Wikipedia night mode extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Javier Ep (ID: 000000defd709d34) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/09/2023 Reduce mucho la luz de la pantalla que era lo que andaba buscando, pero el fondo es gris oscuro en vez de negro, esto le aporta poco contraste a la letra respecto al fondo y hace que, en las tablas de datos que son a dos colores, según el color de la línea los datos no se vean porque se queda todo de color blanco. Con el fondo más oscuro se vería mejor.

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Luca T (ID: 00000044d13a9ab3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/19/2023 Works, but includes a very obnoxious banner advertisment that pops up on wikipedia all the time!

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Entropy B. Ball (ID: 000000d25d054566) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/14/2023 Nothing changes

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Fasu (ID: 00000053a62757db) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/12/2023 It doesn't even do ANYTHING!

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Yorjan González (ID: 0000004e623377f8) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/27/2023 Reduce la luz bastante sin embargo resulta un poco confuso al menos para mí leer con ese modo, creo que es cuestión de costumbre. 4 de 5 :)