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As of 30 August 2026, Dark Reader is free to use. Dark Reader is an open-source browser extension that creates dark themes for websites on the fly. Softwr lists it under Browser Extensions. Dark Reader is made by Dark Reader Ltd, launched in 2014, available on Browser extension.
Overview
What Dark Reader does
Dark Reader is an open-source browser extension that creates dark themes for websites on the fly. It inverts bright colors making them high contrast and easy to read at night, reducing eye strain and helping you browse comfortably.
What people use it for
- Applying dark mode to websites that don't natively support it
- Reducing eye strain for night-time or extended browsing
- Per-site brightness, contrast, and sepia customization
- Toggling dark mode on/off per domain
- Accessibility use for light-sensitive users
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Where it falls short
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- Cannot modify PDF files displayed in browsers
- Performance impact on devices with limited resources
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Capabilities
Features
Dark mode
Custom brightness
Contrast adjustment
Site-specific settings
Chrome support
Available on chrome
Firefox support
Available on firefox
Edge support
Available on edge
Safari support
Available on safari
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Questions people ask
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Is Dark Reader free to use?
Yes, Dark Reader is completely free with no ads and no tracking. It does not send user data anywhere.
SourceHow can I customize the dark mode in Dark Reader?
Users can configure brightness, contrast, and sepia filter settings to suit their specific needs, and selectively enable or disable Dark Reader for specific websites.
SourceWhat browsers does Dark Reader support?
Dark Reader is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge browsers across desktop and mobile platforms.
SourceDoes Dark Reader work offline?
Yes, Dark Reader runs entirely on your device with no external dependencies. It analyzes web pages locally to generate dark themes.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Dark Reader
- Company
- Dark Reader Ltd
- Based in
- Open Source Project
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