What is Dark Reader?
Dark Reader turns any website dark by analyzing and inverting its colors on the fly. You can adjust brightness, contrast, sepia and font settings, and choose per-site rules.
It is open source, does not collect data and is one of the most popular extensions for reducing eye strain at night.
Key features
- Dark mode for any website
- Brightness, contrast and sepia controls
- Per-site on/off lists
- Several rendering modes
Pros
- Works on almost every site
- Open source, no tracking
- Easy on the eyes at night
Cons
- Can slow down very heavy pages
- Some sites need manual tweaks
Best for
Reading at nightReducing eye strainSites without their own dark mode
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Dark Reader FAQ
Is Dark Reader free?
Dark Reader is free and open source. It works without an account.
Do I need an account to use Dark Reader?
No. Install Dark Reader from the Chrome Web Store and it works right away, without an account.
What are some alternatives to Dark Reader?
Similar free tools that also work without an account include uBlock Origin Lite, Privacy Badger, Consent-O-Matic, SponsorBlock, Return YouTube Dislike and Video Speed Controller.