Merlin
Dark Mode for Wikipedia

Dark Mode for Wikipedia

Dark mode for English Wikipedia.

What is Dark Mode for Wikipedia?
Dark Mode for Wikipedia is a user-friendly Firefox add-on developed by a dedicated developer in his spare time. This open-source project provides a dark theme specifically for the English Wikipedia domain. As part of its function, the extension runs two scripts: background.css and contentScript.js. Updates and refactoring of the code to continuously improve the experience is a consistent process by the author, with provisions for user feedback on the Github repo. Donations to support the project are gratefully accepted.
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By: mrhirsch
Users: 8,489 ▲ 66
Rating: 4.36 (25)
Version: 4.5.3 (Last updated: 2023-12-19)
Creation date: 2021-05-22
Weekly download count: 196
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 360.20K
URLs: Website
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UPDATE 2023-12-11: Refactoring and major update of this web extension. If you find any bugs, please submit on Github repo. Table coloring is currently work in progress.

This project is open source and can be found here: https://github.com/hirschan/Dark-Mode-Wikipedia.

I am maintaining this extension on my spare time and would appreciate a coffee for boosting my energy: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hirschan ☕

This Firefox extension is suited for the average Wikipedia user. It is specifically adapted for the English Wikipedia domain (en.wikipedia.org) and might not be ideal outside of normal activities.

This extension runs two scripts: background.css and contentScript.js.

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User reviews summary
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
  • Reduces eye strain
  • Easy on the eyes
  • Helps with reading for long periods
Cons
  • Issues with rendering equations
  • Some tables with colored cells may not display correctly
  • Momentary display of white standard before turning black
Most mentioned
  • Reduces eye strain
  • Issues with rendering equations
  • Works great
Recent reviews
by Zeta Steve, 2024-04-06
by Zeta Steve, 2024-04-06
Decent enough. The logo remaining unchanged bothers me a little, but it's not bad at all.
by Will Bohrer, 2024-04-06
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Safety
Risk impact

Dark Mode for Wikipedia may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Dark Mode for Wikipedia is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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