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Custom Dark Mode
mybrowseraddon.com/custom-dark-mode.htmlAlso covers browser extension, dark mode, and web browser · same kind of website
Custom Dark Mode applies customized dark styles to webpages through a browser add-on.
Alternatives
The Best Dark Reader Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 9 open source
Looking for something like Dark Reader? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 9 are open source.
About Dark Readerdarkreader.org
VisitDark Reader adds adjustable dark mode to websites across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionCustom Dark ModeCustom Dark Mode applies customized dark styles to webpages…Open source optionDoqmentDoqment combines the Mozilla HTML5 PDF viewer with an…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custom Dark Mode | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web |
| 2 | Doqment | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Turn Off the Lights | — | Not stated | Browser extension, iOS, Web |
| 4 | Circadian | — | Yes | Browser extension, iOS |
| 5 | Read Aloud | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 6 | GlobalSpeed | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 7 | Prune | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Favicon Detector | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Copycat | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Smart Upscale | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web, Windows |
All Dark Reader alternatives
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Also covers browser extension and dark mode · open source
Doqment combines the Mozilla HTML5 PDF viewer with an add-on for reader mode.
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Turn Off the Lights
turnoffthelights.comAlso covers browser extension, dark mode, and ios · same kind of website
Darken websites or dim video backgrounds with Turn Off the Lights, an open-source browser extension.
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Also covers browser extension, dark mode, and ios · open source
Tint webpage colors by time of day with Circadian, a browser extension offering daytime, sunset, and bedtime settings.
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Read Aloud
readaloud.appAlso covers browser extension
Read Aloud reads webpage content aloud and lists browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
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GlobalSpeed
github.com/polywock/globalSpeedAlso covers browser extension
Global Speed sets default playback speed for video and audio in a browser extension available for Edge, Firefox, and Chrome.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Manage browser tabs with Prune, an extension listed for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Favicon Detector identifies website icons using the parse-favicon library, with support listed for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Copycat copies web content and can capture tab titles or links in formats such as plain text; the extension supports Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
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Smart Upscale
tanalin.com/en/projects/smart-upscaleAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
SmartUpscale applies integer scaling to webpage images in Firefox and Chrome to reduce blur on high-density displays.
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ColorZilla
colorzilla.comAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
ColorZilla provides eyedropper, color picker, color analyzer, and CSS gradient tools for Firefox and Chrome.
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Instapaper
instapaper.comAlso covers browser extension and ios · same kind of website
Instapaper saves web pages for later reading on iOS, Android, computers, and e-readers.
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CSE
cizzuk.net/projects/cseAlso covers browser extension and ios · same kind of website
CSE lets users change Safari search engine settings, including preferred engines, language options, and hiding AI Overviews.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Restyle websites with CSS themes using Stylus, a browser extension listing compatibility with Chrome, Firefox, and Chromium-based browsers.
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External App Button
webextension.org/listing/external-application-…Also covers browser extension and web browser · same kind of website
External Application Button adds a browser toolbar button and customizable context-menu items for launching external applications.
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Vimium
vimium.github.ioAlso covers browser extension and web browser · same kind of website
Vimium adds Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for navigating and controlling the web in a browser.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Open Multiple URLs is a browser extension for opening lists of URLs and extracting URLs from text, with Chrome and Firefox support.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
View Image restores Google Images’ View Image button and is available as a Chrome extension, Firefox add-on or userscript.
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Show Image Dimensions
greasyfork.org/scripts/401432Also covers browser extension and ios · same kind of website
This Greasy Fork userscript adds image dimensions to Google Image Search; install it with a compatible userscript manager.
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Custom Sidebar
greasyfork.org/en/scripts/535629Also covers browser extension and ios · same kind of website
This userscript adds a custom sidebar to Google Search and requires a userscript manager such as Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey.
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Also covers browser extension and ios · open source
Change Safari’s default search engine with CSE, a Safari extension distributed through the App Store and AltStore PAL.
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Streak
streak.comAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Streak adds customer relationship management tools for sales teams directly inside Gmail.
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Enhancements
cplx.appAlso covers browser extension · same kind of website
Complexity is a browser extension that adds model selection and other controls to Perplexity.ai.
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Offline Mode
mybrowseraddon.com/offline-mode.htmlAlso covers browser extension
Offline Mode disconnects the browser from the internet through a browser add-on.
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Custom Dark Mode24 alternativesExternal App Button24 alternativesEnhancements24 alternativesCopycat24 alternativesGlobalSpeed24 alternativesSmart Upscale24 alternatives
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What is the best alternative to Dark Reader?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Dark Reader are Custom Dark Mode, Doqment, and Turn Off the Lights.
Are there open-source alternatives to Dark Reader?
Yes: Doqment, Circadian, Prune, and Favicon Detector.
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