Dark mode / night reader

Inverts page colors, showing white text on a dark background
What is Dark mode / night reader?
Dark mode / night reader is a Firefox Add-on that inverts page colors, showing white text on a dark background. It reduces eye strain and is perfect for night owls or anyone working in low light environments.

Add-on stats

Users: 45
Rating: 4.31 (13)
Version: 2018.12.8.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2016-06-02
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 52.35K

Other platforms

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Add-on summary

Inverts page colors, showing white text on a dark background, to reduce eye strain.

Works especially well for people working during the night or in low light environments.

Click the button in the icon bar to switch between the supported modes:

  • Mode 1 (default): invert colors and reduce contrast
  • Mode 2: invert colors, normal (high) contrast
  • Mode 3: reduce contrast only
  • Mode 4: disabled.

The settings are saved separately for each website.

License: GNU GPLv2.

Privacy: this extension respects your privacy; it does not upload any data whatsoever to the Internet.

User reviews

Really love this extension and its option. It would be even better if we have an option to schedule a mode, for instance from sunset to sunrise enable mode 3 :)
by Daniel, 2024-03-01
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Dark mode / night reader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Dark mode / night reader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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