Dark theme for every website. Care your eyes, use Dark Reader for night and daily browsing.

Latest Version

Version
3.5.2.7
Update
May 6, 2020
Size
205KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.75949 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
FontSettings
Storage
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Http://*/*
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Dark Reader Dark Extension

This is a clone of original Dark Reader located at
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dark-reader/eimadpbcbfnmbkopoojfekhnkhdbieeh?hl=en
and
https://github.com/alexanderby/darkreader

*** This version does not have the problem of the original Dark Reader not inverting some part of the page: https://github.com/darkreader/darkreader/issues/2256

The difference is this variant is not trying to be 'smart' and just makes dark everything it can, including all images, videos, iframes, etc.
In rare occasions when you may want to see a page uninverted, just use a hotkey to switch between light/dark mode.

Also it adds a black new tab page.

This clone is useful for developers that want to keep their eyes safe.

Original DarkReader description follows:

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Unlike it's uncountable clones, this extension doesn't just invert colors of web-sites you visit. Powered by new Chrome engine features it uses special intellectual way to transform bright blinding stuff into eye relaxing, high contrast, deluminated, dark themed and just smart looking web-pages which are easy to read at night. Use this extension to take care of your eyes.

Now with filter adjustment, font settings and ignore-list!

Use the hotkeys Alt+Shift+D for switching the extension On/Off and Alt+Shift+A for adding current web-site into your sites list (you may choose if you would like to ignore these sites or invert them only). If the hotkeys don't work, set them up on this page chrome://extensions/configureCommands

If white splashes hurt your eyes, this is a Google issue. Join the conversation:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/chrome/M_gtcHph_ZQ

PLEASE, READ THE NEXT WARNINGS:
1. Disable other similar extensions, they may interrupt DarkReader.
2. White splashes between navigation and tab switching are Chromium issues 1373 and 126341.
3. Chrome Web Store page will not be inverted due to security reasons.
4. Dear Reader, if your favorite site doesn't look well with this extension (e.g. some images are inverted), please post us a link at [email protected]
5. If some sites are already dark, please send their addresses at [email protected]
6. Switch off the extension before you disable or uninstall it. Otherwise your opened pages will stay inverted until you refresh them.
7. If some pages work laggy, try setting filter values to \"off\".
8. Contribute at https://github.com/alexanderby/darkreader

Good luck!
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Source Manifest.json

{ "author": "Alexander Shutov, Yury Ershov", "background": { "page": "background/background.html" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "img/dr_active_19.png", "38": "img/dr_active_38.png" }, "default_popup": "popup/popup.html", "default_title": "Dark Reader Dark" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "n.html" }, "commands": { "addSite": { "description": "Toggle current site", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+A" } }, "toggle": { "description": "Toggle On/Off", "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+D" } } }, "description": "Dark theme for every website. Care your eyes, use Dark Reader for night and daily browsing.", "icons": { "128": "img/dr_128.png", "16": "img/dr_16.png", "48": "img/dr_48.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Dark Reader Dark", "permissions": [ "fontSettings", "storage", "tabs", "\\u003Call_urls>", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "3.5.2.7"}
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How to download and manually install Dark Reader Dark extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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User reviews

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Yxng Daxi (ID: 00000072570b8c44) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/24/2023 did what I needed it to do and with websites like Grammarly, you can actually see the text you’re writing unlike other dark mode extensions so I'm impressed.

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KiKiHUN (ID: 0000009abf9f3465) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/14/2023 It invert every white page to be black mode. Even google books. nice

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Giorgio (ID: 000000d7f8965130) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/27/2023 perfetto

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KR Jay (ID: 000000ac9db252f6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/18/2022 This app has forced new tab for itself. CANNOT change it. HOWEVER, the newtab this app is forcing to open is just black page. CANNOT chagne it. Bloody hell.

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Костя Устинов (ID: 000000483e059363) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/12/2022 есть официальное расширение Dark Reader Источник: https://darkreader.org А это какая то пародия. Таких просто инветоров цвета с белого на черный включая картинки в хроме труд пруди а если сайт изначально темный так она его нвертирует на светлый и выходит вообще вырвиглаз