Modern, dark mode for Google Docs

Latest Version

Version
0.6.3
Update
January 31, 2024
Size
351KiB
Developer
waymondrang.com
Category
Users
50,000+
Rating
4.57619 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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DocsAfterDark Extension

DocsAfterDark relieves eye-strain from the Google Docs experience with a focus on functionality and artful design.

Easily enable or disable dark mode for any document without modifying the original project. Access dark mode settings and more in the extension option menu, which can be accessed by clicking on the extension icon in the browser toolbar.

Customize the document background to a darker shade, or use any valid background CSS value in the custom field, including images, gradients, and transparent backgrounds.*

With the invert and grayscale options, document content (excluding images*) will be rendered in a comfortable dark mode. By disabling the document border option, documents will blend into the background to create a seamless workspace.

To temporarily toggle dark mode on/off, click on the button in the bottom left corner of the page. Sometimes this button may block other elements, such as the word count widget. When this occurs, enable the Raise Button toggle in the option menu.

The global toggle in the option menu can be used to disable/enable the extension.

The source code, binary releases, and update notes are available on GitHub at https://github.com/waymondrang/DocsAfterDark.

*May be unstable on Chrome

If you enjoy using DocsAfterDark and would like to support its development, please consider donating on Buy Me a Coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waymondrang.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "DocsAfterDark", "version": "0.6.3", "description": "Modern, dark mode for Google Docs", "author": "Raymond Wang", "manifest_version": 3, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://docs.google.com/document/*"], "js": ["word.js"], "css": ["default.css"] } ], "action": { "default_title": "DocsAfterDark Options", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "docs.css", "/assets/checkmark.secondary.png", "/assets/revisions_sprite1.secondary.svg", "/assets/close_18px.svg", "/assets/lens.svg", "/assets/jfk_sprite186.png", "/assets/jfk_sprite186.edited.png", "assets/dimension-unhighlighted.edited.png", "assets/dimension-highlighted.edited.png", "assets/access_denied_transparent.png", "assets/access_denied_600_transparent.png", "assets/gm_add_black_24dp.png" ], "matches": ["*://docs.google.com/*"] } ], "icons": { "16": "dad16.png", "48": "dad48.png", "128": "dad128.png" }, "permissions": ["storage"]}
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How to download and manually install DocsAfterDark extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install DocsAfterDark 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 DocsAfterDark extension file

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

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User reviews

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Salix Dubois (ID: 000000f94c436dae) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 Love it. Wished it worked for sheets too!

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Rajvansh (ID: 000000063a30989f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/13/2023 Made my day!

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Livienvi (ID: 000000a749ab17a8) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/05/2023 I use a lot of pictures and color in my document so suffice to say I can't use this :( Every color will be changed into grayscale, other than that this is so far the best dark mode extension for Google Docs.

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Sakura (ID: 000000611b23b506) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/30/2023 I love this! It makes using google docs wayy easier and doesnt block any of the uis. The only flaw to this is that when you try to color the texts, it makes it a darker grey rather than the color. But when you turn off greyscale, you can color it but the colors will be inverted. Still the best extension I have ever downloaded and I'm glad that I found this! I totally recommend this if you are working on projects for school, work, or if you're an author/writer on google docs.

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PintelZYT (ID: 00000053eee8313d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2023 very nice, very wierd how its not on the top of the serach results when seraching dark mode for docs, better than all the other alternatives, BIG LIKE