Dark Reader is an open-source MIT-licensed browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that analyzes web pages and generates a dark mode to reduce eyestrain.

github.com/darkreader/darkreader
Darkreader homepage screenshot

About Darkreader

Dark Reader is an open-source, MIT-licensed browser extension for Chrome and Firefox. It analyzes web pages and generates a dark mode meant to reduce eyestrain while browsing. Its source code is hosted on GitHub. A JavaScript API also lets website owners enable dark mode on their own sites.

Pricing is not clearly stated.

Key features

  • Brightness, contrast and sepia options in the API
  • Customizable settings in the extension UI
  • Package installable from NPM or a CDN
Best for: Users who want dark mode on web pages in Chrome or Firefox, and developers who want to use its API or contribute to the project.
Watch out for
  • Building from source needs Node.js or Deno, and Deno support is experimental.

Darkreader at a glance

Type
App
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Browser extension
Details verified
Oct 21, 2026 · Official source
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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