[I've been using this theme for quite a while; finally deciding to publish it.] I've used loads of dark themes before,…
Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] Theme
I've used loads of dark themes for Chrome before, but my design aesthetic preferences have changed. I prefer flatter designs, with a great degree of minimalism (especially for themes).
This is the dark version of my Material Theme for Chrome. Do check out the black version of the same theme, if you want the absolute dark theme (also helps if you have an AMOLED display - black themes help save battery, since AMOLED show black colours by turning those pixels off).
For the ultimate experience, make sure:
1. You're on the latest version of Chrome
2. If you're using Windows, enable 'Custom-drawn Windows 10 titlebar' by copy-pasting this link into the browser: chrome://flags/#windows10-custom-titlebar
Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"Material Theme Dark [blue-grey]",
"version":"1.0",
"description":"",
"manifest_version":2,
"theme":{"images":{"theme_frame":"images\\/theme_frame.png",
"theme_toolbar":"images\\/theme_toolbar.png",
"theme_tab_background":"images\\/theme_tab_background.png"},
"colors":{"frame":[38,50,56],
"toolbar":[38,50,56],
"tab_text":[255,255,255],
"tab_background_text":[204,204,204],
"bookmark_text":[255,255,255],
"ntp_background":[38,50,56],
"ntp_text":[255,255,255],
"button_background":[38,50,56,0.9]},
"tints":{"buttons":[0,0,1]},
"properties":{"ntp_background_alignment":"bottom",
"ntp_background_repeat":"no-repeat"}}}
How to download and manually install Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] 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 Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] 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 Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] 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 Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] 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 Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] 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 Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] extension file
Select and download the Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] 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 Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] 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 Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] 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 Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] 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 Material Theme Dark [blue-grey] extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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