B&W Mode (Alt+Shift+G) icon

B&W Mode (Alt+Shift+G)

by Neeraj Bhardwaj · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Convert everything to black and white!

Users
22
−2 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#145K
#121K among extensions
Version
1.4
updated 8 May 2025

Users

monthly, 18 months
01223May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 22 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 18 months
001May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About B&W Mode (Alt+Shift+G)

"Toggle any website into black & white mode with one click or a keyboard shortcut (Alt+Shift+G) for a distraction-free, classic look."

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+4.8%00.00
30 days−2−8.3%00.00
6 months+6+37.5%00.00
1 year+12+120.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.48 May 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
8 May 2025
Size
29 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
paaoiegfkhaafampkjabnhcfafflkicn

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
scriptingstoragewebNavigationcommands
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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