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Dev tools · June 11, 2018

Dark Reader

Dark theme for every website, care for your eyes

Dark Reader launched on June 11, 2018 with 299 votes, #54 of 2,654 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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In plain words

Dark Reader is a browser extension that automatically generates dark themes for websites to reduce eye strain during nighttime browsing. Users can adjust brightness and contrast settings to match their screen and preferences. The tool works across websites without requiring individual site support, making it useful for anyone spending extended time online. It is available as an open-source project.

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From the sources

Dark Reader generates dark themes for websites on the fly. Use the night mode to take care of your eyes. Adjust brightness and contrast to better fit your screen.

Enable dark mode (night mode) on all websites

Install Dark Reader browser extension. Configure the dark theme: brightness, contrast and sepia. Enable for all websites or particular domains. Use the following official links: Dark Reader is an open source eye-care browser extension. It doesn't send user's data anywhere. Trusted by 10,000,000 users. Developed since 2014. Support us . Goodfrom darkreader.org

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