Vimium
Focus: keyboard shortcuts, vim and navigation. Shares browser extension and open source with Dark Reader. Same 4.6 rating.
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.6Visit
Browser Extension
Dark Reader
A browser extension that adds a dark mode to almost any website.
Rating
4.6 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Chrome, Firefox, Safari
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What is Dark Reader?
Dark Reader is an open-source browser extension that turns websites dark on the fly, with controls for brightness, contrast, sepia and font. You can enable it everywhere or only on chosen sites, and it doesn't send your data anywhere. It is free for Chrome, Firefox and Edge, while the Safari version is paid.
Pros: what Dark Reader does well
- Works on almost every website
- Fine controls for brightness and contrast
- Doesn't collect your data
Cons: where it falls short
- The Safari version costs money
- Can slow down very heavy pages
Who Dark Reader is for
People who read on screens late at night or find bright pages tiring on the eyes.
Who can skip it
Anyone who mostly uses sites that already have a good dark mode.
Dark Reader alternatives
Not sold on Dark Reader? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.
LeechBlock NG
Focus: website blocker, focus and time limits. Shares browser extension and open source with Dark Reader. Rated 4.5 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
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Stretchly
Focus: break reminder, healthy habits and desktop app. Shares eye strain and open source with Dark Reader. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Tridactyl
Focus: keyboard shortcuts, vim and firefox. Shares open source with Dark Reader. Rated 4.5 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
Browser ExtensionFreeFirefox
4.5Visit
Medito
Focus: meditation, mindfulness and sleep. Shares open source with Dark Reader. A mobile app, not a browser extension. Adds iOS and Android. Rated 4.7 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
Mobile AppFreeiOS, Android
4.7Visit
Starship
Focus: shell prompt, terminal and developer tool. Shares open source with Dark Reader. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.7 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit
Free alternatives to Dark Reader
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
Stats
Focus: system monitor, menu bar app and mac utility. Shares open source with Dark Reader. A Mac app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS and Offline. Rated 4.7 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
Mac AppFreemacOS, Offline
4.7Visit
Alacritty
Focus: terminal, command line and gpu. Shares open source with Dark Reader. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit
Floccus
Focus: bookmarks, sync and privacy. Shares browser extension and open source with Dark Reader. Adds Android and iOS. Same 4.6 rating.
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.6Visit
Violentmonkey
Focus: userscripts, customisation and websites. Shares browser extension and open source with Dark Reader. Same 4.6 rating.
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.6Visit
hop
Focus: macos, menu bar and utilities. Shares open source with Dark Reader. A Mac app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS. Rated 4.5 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.5Visit
Timewarrior
Focus: time tracking, timesheets and command line. Shares open source with Dark Reader. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS, Linux and Offline. Rated 4.5 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.5Visit
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