automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer

automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer

Automatically change Firefox's theme based on the time.

What is automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer?
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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 6,541 ▲ 67
Rating: 4.52 (155)
Version: 1.4.1 (Last updated: 2023-02-28)
Creation date: 2017-11-17
Weekly download count: 269
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • browserSettings
  • management
  • storage
  • theme
Size: 202.17K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

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
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Allows for automatic switching between themes at set times or based on environmental conditions
  • Users can select from themes already installed on Firefox
  • Improves productivity and comfort by syncing the browser theme with environmental lighting
Cons
  • Inconsistency with the theme changing based on system settings
  • Lack of maintenance and open issues on the GitHub page
  • Problems with location-based theme changes due to proxy software or other issues
Most mentioned
  • Inconsistency in theme changing functionality
  • Lack of helpful visuals or screenshots to convince new users
  • Extension does not always load correctly, requiring a restart or manual intervention
Recent reviews
Funciona como esperado e dá para escolher entre qualquer tema já instalado no FF para ambos os modos. Ótimo!
by louro, 2024-03-11
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Safety
Risk impact

automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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