automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer

Automatically change Firefox's theme based on the time.

automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer for Firefox

automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer is a Firefox add-on. It automatically adjusts your Firefox UI theme according to the time of day, following either your system theme cycle or your preset. Options for auto-calculating sunrise and sunset times based on your geolocation are also available. Support and issue resolution is easily accessible via email or GitHub.
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Add-on stats

Users: 15,125
-281
Rating: 4.48
(181)
Version: 1.4.1 (Last updated: 2023-02-28)
Creation date: 2017-11-17
Weekly download count: 346
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • browserSettings
  • management
  • storage
  • theme
Size: 202.17K
URLs: Website

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Add-on summary

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This is a simple Firefox WebExtension that allows you to automatically switch between your themes based on the current time.

Set Firefox to change the UI to a dark theme during the night and change back to a light theme during the day!

Automatically calculate and set sunrise/sunset times based on your geolocation, manually set the sunrise and sunset times, or change themes based on your OS system theme.

For support, suggestions or feedback, please do not hesitate to send me a email (listed as Support Email) or file an issue on Github (requires Github account). Thanks!

If this extension helps you, please leave a rating and/or review!

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Allows user-defined themes based on Windows system dark mode.
  • Compatible with existing Firefox themes.
  • Functionality appreciated by some users.
Cons
  • Does not work consistently for auto-switching themes.
  • Issues with functionality in Firefox 129 and Sonoma 14.6.
  • Occasional failures to switch themes as intended.
Most mentioned
  • Inconsistent theme switching based on system theme.
  • Functionality issues.
  • Positive feedback on theme selection capability.
User reviews
doesn't auto work
by Harvy, 2024-11-24
by Michael Utz, 2024-09-25
works once, then stops.
by User, 2024-09-19
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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