Merlin
Dark Mode (WebExtension)

Dark Mode (WebExtension)

A global dark theme for the web

What is Dark Mode (WebExtension)?
Dark Mode (WebExtension) is an ingenious Firefox add-on designed for comfortable night-time browsing. With its ON|OFF toolbar button, you can instantaneously switch your browsing display between light and dark modes. It offers over 50 different dark themes from which to choose, thus catering to varying visual preferences. Moreover, the add-on has a white-list feature, which allows you to exclude certain domains from dark mode. You can easily add these domains through the add-on's options page or via a context-menu item.
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Merlin
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By: Bernard
Rating: 4.19 (725)
Version: 0.4.5 (Last updated: 2022-07-03)
Creation date: 2017-02-20
Weekly download count: 936
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
Size: 318.34K
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Dark Mode is an add-on that helps you quickly turn the screen (browser) to dark at night time.

Toolbar button serves as an ON|OFF switch which enables you to easily and quickly turn the extension ON or OFF. If you do not like the current dark theme, please visit the options page and choose a different theme from over 50 available options.

There is also a white-list feature which enables you to exclude a desired domain from dark mode. Simply add a domain(s) to the designated area (comma separated) in the options page and the websites will be excluded from night mode. Alternatively, you can use the context-menu item in mouse right-click to exclude desired websites.

To report bugs, please fill the bug report form on the add-on's homepage.

Review on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QmU-qxT8GY

User reviews
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Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Efficient and clean design
  • Does not slow down website loading
Cons
  • Global setting, cannot be turned on for specific pages only
  • Whitelist functionality could be improved
  • May cause issues with some websites
Most mentioned
  • Easy to use
  • Whitelist functionality
  • Efficient design
Recent reviews
Love this so far! Reddit is mostly better! Although the text shows up pretty dark in the comment sections which makes it hard to read. :( Some subreddits are way worse than others too. Still amazing add on though!!
by Rae, 2024-04-11
works nice and easy. No weird colors like some other add-ons. Though none work on the add-ons page
by SailAway, 2024-04-05
by Firefox user 18044618, 2024-03-23
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Safety
Risk impact

Dark Mode (WebExtension) 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 (WebExtension) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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