Ease eye strain. Dark Read is a simple Chrome extension to change the background color of a web page.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.7
Update
February 25, 2024
Size
752KiB
Developer
inline-computers.co.uk
Category
Users
71
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Dark Read Extension

Dark Read is a light weight dark mode Chrome extension that lets you transform the look of any webpage theme with just a few clicks. With its simple interface and intuitive controls, you can easily change the background colour, text colour, contrast and brightness of any webpage to create a more comfortable reading experience.

Whether you're browsing late at night or just want to customize the look of your favourite websites, Dark Read is the perfect accessibility tool. It's never been easier to change the colour scheme of any webpage.

Features:

📍Pre-set Page Colours

📍Contrast Controls

📍Brightness Controls

📍Sepia Control

📍Colour Temperature

📍Colour Enhancement

📍Black and White Mode

📍8Bit Black and White Mode

📍Blank out Images and Background Images

Install Dark Read today and enjoying a more comfortable, customizable browsing experience. With its powerful features and intuitive controls, it's the perfect tool for anyone who wants to make the most of their web browsing experience.

Please note: This extension is under development and still has a few bugs.
It does not function on certain webpages like the Chrome Web Store or any Chrome settings pages.

UPDATED 22/04/23

Bug fixes, better site support and feature enhancements.

UPDATED 31/10/23

Bug fixes, better site support. New B&W modes, more Pre-sets and \"Global Enable\" feature (experimental).

UPDATED 08/12/23

Improved Inverted mode and bug fix.

UPDATED 25/02/24

Bug fixes, more site support and Improved Reset function, plus UI changes.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Dark Read", "version": "0.0.7", "description": "Ease eye strain. Dark Read is a simple Chrome extension to change the background color of a web page.", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "scripting", "storage", "tabs", "webNavigation" ], "host_permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Dark Read Night Reader" }}
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How to download and manually install Dark Read extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Dark Read 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 Read extension file

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

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