An extension that helps you to change any website to dark mode and change the font of any website to your desired font

Latest Version

Version
1.5
Update
September 23, 2019
Size
21.13KiB
Developer
Category
Users
705
Rating
3.16667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
DeclarativeContent
Tabs
Storage
ActiveTab
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Dark Side Extension

This extension helps you to change any website to dark mode and change the font of any website to your desired font
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Dark Side", "version": "1.5", "description": "An extension that helps you to change any website to dark mode and change the font of any website to your desired font", "permissions": [ "declarativeContent", "tabs", "storage", "activeTab" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "page_action": { "default_popup": "popup/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "32": "images/icon32.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "32": "images/icon32.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Dark Side extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Dark Side 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 Side extension file

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

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User reviews

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Eric Ketzer (ID: 000000366f16dbf6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/23/2023 bad

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Fynx Mirideon (ID: 00000081a02ca059) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/29/2021 It worked to change the page i needed but it doesn't work in google docs properly. where the doc turns dark it is impossible to see what you're typing as it blacks out the document.

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Viixxxie Manrique (ID: 000000ec6eb86b58) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/07/2021 IT WORKS! I tried so many dark mode extensions and this is the only one that worked. thank you

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Marziah Zaidi (ID: 000000b40c6b2923) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/01/2021 I really love this, I was first very confused on how to get the dark theme, But now i have it, and i really like it, but its not that special, But i recommend this a lot if you want the dark theme.

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Ryan Ashley Palmeri (ID: 00000029cbc88247) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/07/2021 It works so well and changes it automaticly to dark mode, another plus about it is that you can change the font of the text on ANY browser to whatever you like