A dark "theme" for Google Inbox.

Latest Version

Version
1.6
Update
September 12, 2018
Size
13.12KiB
Developer
Category
Users
230
Rating
4.45455 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
DeclarativeContent
Storage
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Inbox Dark Extension

A dark \"theme\", sometimes called Night Mode, for Google Inbox. This extension was written as a personal project and is presented as-is. Updates will be applied as long as I continue using Inbox.

v1.6:
-Some hangouts sidebar updates to various elements.
v1.5:
-White backgrounds darkened on empty inbox and folders.
v1.4:
-Changed the title bar of open emails to a lighter gray, stays gray when you scroll down.
-Darkened the \"Remember To\" dialog area.
-Darkened the attachments window.
v1.3:
-Testing out a pale yellow for new emails, as the current bold white is hard to distinguish.
-Brightended up some icons. Black icons are still problematic.
-Canned replies are brighter.
-Horizontal dividers are dark now.
-Miscellaneous text brightened.
v1.2:
- Fixed 1.1 bug that prevented Hangouts area from disabling.
v1.1:
-Darkened the Hangouts area.
-Tweaked miscellaneous items like hover tooltips.
-Small changes to the extension popup.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Inbox Dark","version": "1.6","author": "John Riddle","description": "A dark \\"theme\\" for Google Inbox.","permissions": ["activeTab", "declarativeContent", "storage"],"background": {"scripts": ["background.js"],"persistent": false},"page_action": {"default_popup": "popup.html","default_icon": {"16": "images/inbox_dark16.png","32": "images/inbox_dark32.png","48": "images/inbox_dark48.png","128": "images/inbox_dark128.png"}},"icons": {"16": "images/inbox_dark16.png","32": "images/inbox_dark32.png","48": "images/inbox_dark48.png","128": "images/inbox_dark128.png"},"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["https://inbox.google.com/*", "https://hangouts.google.com/*"],"run_at": "document_end","js": ["content.js"],"all_frames": true}],"web_accessible_resources": ["dark.css"],"manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Inbox Dark extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Inbox Dark extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Inbox Dark 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 Inbox Dark Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Inbox Dark 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 Inbox Dark extension file

Select and download the Inbox Dark 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 Inbox Dark 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 Inbox Dark 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 Inbox Dark 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 Inbox Dark extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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GEORGE BILLGREN (ID: 0000009adf291099) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/24/2022 it does not work on- e mail still white

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Sumjoi (ID: 000000567db691b0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/11/2018 Perfect. Liked Inbox but it was too white to use all the time until I found this. Shame Inbox will be ending in March 2019.

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Drew Watson (ID: 000000eb429516e1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/26/2018 Update: I'm having an issue reading emails with dark (but not black) fonts. These are non-HTML where the background color is set to a gray by your app. Is there a way to override the dark font colors to white? I can tell you've done this for black text already. Still an amazing extension, thank you! Thank God for this extension. I love Inbox but have always hated the brightness and blues!

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Ry Pinti (ID: 0000002fc708cdec) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/24/2018 Seems to work well unless the folder one is currently viewing (inbox, snoozed, etc.) is empty -- then it is bright white.

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Martin Naydenski (ID: 000000a234eab8ac) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/22/2018 Best dark scheme up to date on my opinion.