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Gmail Auto Dark Mode

by renefernandez@duck.com · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Gives Gmail a dark theme automatically when your OS is in dark mode. Zero setup, no data collected, real-time switching.

Users
1,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.7 / 5
−0.02 in 30 days
Ratings
18
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#25K
#21K among extensions
Version
1.0.9
updated 16 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 7 months
02,0004,000Mar 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 7 months
0918Mar 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 18 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 Gmail Auto Dark Mode

Gmail Auto Dark Mode automatically applies a clean dark theme to Gmail whenever your OS is in dark mode, and reverts instantly when you switch back. Zero configuration, zero manual effort. KEY FEATURES * True Real-Time Switching: Automatically follows your system's light/dark schedule without needing a page reload. * Smart Color Preservation: Images, videos, avatars, and icons in emails are counter-inverted so they retain their natural colors rather than looking like photo negatives. * Full Companion App Support: Automatically styles Gmail's embedded side-panel apps (Google Calendar, Keep, Tasks, Contacts, and Chat). * Zero Clutter: No toolbar buttons, popup menus, or complicated settings. It just works. PRIVACY & SECURITY * 100% Local: Runs entirely in your browser with zero external network requests. * Zero Data Collection: Nothing is read, saved, tracked, or transmitted. Your emails and personal data remain completely private. * Open Source: Fully transparent and open-source on GitHub. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why does Chrome say "Read and change your data on Google sites"? Chrome displays this standard warning for any extension that injects CSS stylesheets into a webpage to modify its appearance. The extension requires host access to Gmail and its embedded side-panel companion services (Calendar, Keep, Tasks, Chat) strictly to apply dark styling and counter-invert icons. It does not read your emails or access your account data. How do I toggle dark mode? Simply change your operating system theme: * macOS: System Settings -> Appearance -> Dark (or Auto) * Windows 10/11: Settings -> Personalization -> Colors -> Choose your mode: Dark * Linux (GNOME): Settings -> Appearance -> Dark NOTE: This extension is designed to work with Gmail's default theme. If you have a custom photo or color theme set in Gmail Settings -> Themes, please switch back to "Default" for the best experience.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days0+0.0%+2−0.02
6 months+912+1036.4%+16−0.33

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Gmail Auto Dark Mode appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
dark#86new

Version history

8 versions recorded
1.0.916 Sep 2026
1.0.827 Aug 2026
1.0.718 Jul 2026
1.0.64 Jun 2026
1.0.429 May 2026
1.0.328 May 2026
1.0.223 Mar 2026
1.0.112 Mar 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
12 Mar 2026
Size
19 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
renefs.github.io
Support
github.com
Extension ID
gdpghafiebdcfbkdimnllfimfjllaifb

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2

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