Dark mode for every website
Shops, news, social networks, web apps — the extension generates a dark theme on the fly, even for sites that never had one.
Free Chrome extension
The dark mode extension that makes every website dark — Google Docs, Gmail, YouTube and beyond
Dark Mode is a free dark theme and night mode for Chrome. One click turns bright pages into a calm, eye-friendly dark theme, and you stay in control of brightness, contrast and which sites go dark.
- 4.6 user rating
- 10,000+ users
- No data collected
Why Dark Mode
Why choose this dark mode extension?
Most sites still ship a glaring white background. Dark Mode gives every one of them a dark theme without breaking the layout.
Google Docs dark mode that works
Write in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides on a dark page instead of a white sheet — the use case our users mention most.
Night mode that is easy on the eyes
Lower brightness, softer contrast and an optional sepia tint make late-night reading far less harsh.
One click or one hotkey
Toggle dark mode with the toolbar icon or Alt+Shift+D. Exclude a site with Alt+Shift+A.
Works everywhere
Dark mode for Google Docs, Gmail, YouTube & beyond
A dark theme for the sites where you actually spend your day.
Google Docs, Sheets & Slides
Turn the white document canvas dark for long writing sessions. Text, comments and menus stay readable; images keep their natural colors with the Dynamic or Filter+ engine.
Email, video, shopping & learning sites
Gmail, YouTube, Wikipedia, Reddit, Amazon, Coursera and thousands of other sites get a consistent dark theme. If a site already has its own dark mode, you can leave it on the list of untouched sites.
Private by design
The dark theme is generated locally in your browser. In the Chrome Web Store the developer declares that Dark Mode does not collect or use your data — no account, no sign-up.
Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera & Vivaldi
Dark Mode installs from the Chrome Web Store, so it works in Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers that support Chrome extensions on Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS.
How it works
How to turn on dark mode in Chrome
Four steps, under a minute. No restart, no hidden flags.
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Install the extension
Open Dark Mode in the Chrome Web Store and click Add to Chrome. It's free.
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Click the icon
Pin Dark Mode to the toolbar and switch it On — every open tab turns dark instantly.
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Tune the look
Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Sepia and Grayscale until the dark theme feels right for your eyes.
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Set it and forget it
Follow your system theme, set active hours or switch on automatically after sunset at your location.
Use cases
Built for real workflows
Late-night reading
Articles, wikis and long threads without a white flash lighting up a dark room.
Writing & studying
Essays in Google Docs, courses on Coursera, research tabs — all in one calm dark theme.
Coding & dev tools
Docs, Stack Overflow and web dashboards finally match your dark editor.
Long workdays
CRMs, email and spreadsheets for eight hours straight, with less glare at the end of the day.
Features
What makes the best dark mode extension?
Fine control where you need it, sensible defaults everywhere else.
Four theme engines
Dynamic (default) analyses each page; Filter and Filter+ keep color saturation using the GPU; Static generates a simple, fast theme.
Brightness & contrast
Dial the dark theme up or down with precise sliders — globally or only for the current site.
Sepia & grayscale
A warm sepia tint for evening reading or full grayscale for distraction-free focus.
Per-site control
Keep a site list: darken only the listed sites, or everything except them.
Automatic schedule
Active hours, sunset at your location or your operating system's dark mode decide when night mode turns on.
Fonts & text stroke
Replace a hard-to-read page font and add a text stroke to make thin text crisper on a dark background.
Compare
Dark Mode vs Chrome's built-in dark theme
Chrome's own dark theme only changes the browser frame and sites that already support dark mode. The hidden "Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents" flag forces everything dark, with no controls. Here is how they compare.
| Feature | Dark Mode extension | Chrome dark theme | chrome://flags force dark |
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| Darkens web pages that have no dark mode | Yes | No | Yes |
| Turn off for a single site | Yes | — | No |
| Brightness, contrast, sepia, grayscale | Yes | No | No |
| Schedule, sunset or system theme | Yes | System only | No |
| Keyboard shortcut | Alt+Shift+D | No | No |
| No browser restart or experimental flags | Yes | Yes | Restart needed |
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Reviews
Rated 4.6 out of 5 by our users
10,000+ users. A few words from real Chrome Web Store reviews:
“The only dark mode extension that ACTUALLY made Google Slides, and Google Docs Dark!”
“Very good product. As advertised. Works a treat!!!”
“great for pinterest! very good and customizable”
Pricing
Free forever. Pro when you want more.
Every core feature is free. Upgrade to Pro inside the extension whenever you like.
Free
Everything you need for a dark web.
$0forever
- Dark mode for every website
- Brightness, contrast, sepia & grayscale
- Four theme engines
- Per-site list & hotkeys
- Schedule, sunset & system theme
- No account, no data collected
Pro
Pro features, billed monthly.
$3/ month
- Everything in Free
- All Pro features unlocked
- Cancel anytime
- Supports ongoing development
Lifetime
Pay once, keep Pro forever.
$20one-time
- Everything in Pro
- One payment, no subscription
- All future updates
- 20-day money-back guarantee
Pro is purchased inside the extension. See the Refund Policy.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dark Mode, night mode and dark themes in Chrome.
What is the best dark mode extension for Chrome?
The best dark mode extension darkens every website without breaking layouts and lets you fine-tune the result. Dark Mode does exactly that: four theme engines, brightness, contrast, sepia and grayscale sliders, a per-site list and an automatic schedule — free, with no account, rated 4.6 out of 5 by its users.
How do I turn on dark mode for every website in Chrome?
Chrome's own dark theme only changes the browser interface. To make every website dark, install the Dark Mode extension from the Chrome Web Store, click its icon and switch it On, or press Alt+Shift+D. All tabs switch to a dark theme instantly.
Does it work as a Google Docs dark mode?
Yes. Google Docs, Sheets and Slides have no full dark mode in the browser, and Dark Mode turns the white document canvas dark. If images or highlights look off, switch the theme engine to Dynamic or Filter+.
Is dark mode better for your eyes?
Dark mode reduces glare and the amount of bright light hitting your eyes, which many people find more comfortable in dim rooms and at night. It is not a medical treatment: for long daytime reading some people prefer light themes, so use what feels best — Dark Mode lets you adjust brightness and contrast or schedule it for evenings only.
Does dark mode save battery?
On OLED and AMOLED screens, dark pixels use less power, so a dark theme can noticeably extend battery life. On typical LCD laptop screens the backlight stays on, so the savings are small — the main benefit there is comfort.
Can I turn dark mode off for one website?
Yes. Open the popup and use the per-site button, or press Alt+Shift+A on that site. The site list can work both ways: darken only listed sites, or everything except them.
What is the difference between dark mode, night mode and a dark reader?
They are different names for the same idea: light text on a dark background. "Night mode" often also implies warmer colors or lower brightness — Dark Mode covers that with its sepia and brightness sliders — and "dark reader" is a common name for extensions that generate dark themes for websites.
Is Dark Mode free? What does Pro cost?
All core features are free. Pro is optional and costs $3 per month or $20 once for lifetime access; you can upgrade from inside the extension. Purchases are covered by our 20-day money-back guarantee.
Does the Dark Mode extension collect my data?
No. The dark theme is generated locally in your browser, and in the Chrome Web Store listing the developer declares that the extension does not collect or use your data.
How do I turn off dark mode in Chrome?
To switch off the extension, click its icon and choose Off or press Alt+Shift+D. To change Chrome's own theme, open Settings → Appearance → Mode and choose Light or Device.
About Dark Mode
Dark Mode is a dark mode extension for Google Chrome that applies a dark theme to any page. Whether you call it night mode, a black theme, a dark reader or simply Chrome dark mode, the idea is the same: light text on a dark background instead of a bright white screen.
Unlike Chrome's built-in theme, which only darkens the browser interface, this dark mode for Chrome works as dark mode for all websites — including a Google Docs dark mode, Gmail dark mode and YouTube dark mode — and lets you force dark mode on sites that never offered one, without enabling experimental flags.
Install the free night mode extension from the Chrome Web Store, adjust brightness and contrast, and keep your eyes comfortable from the first tab of the morning to the last one at night.