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GrayScale Overlay

by harounmili@yahoo.ca · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Adds a grayscale overlay to any webpage

Users
113
+6 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#81K
#68K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 10 Jul 2025

Users

monthly, 16 months
056113Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 113 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 16 months
012Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 2 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 GrayScale Overlay

## **GrayScale Overlay – Clean Monochrome Browsing** ### 🌐 Description Bring clarity and calm to your web experience with **GrayScale Overlay** – a customizable Chrome extension that lets you apply grayscale filters to any website. Whether you're looking to reduce eye strain, focus better, or simply enjoy a distraction-free, minimalist interface, this extension has you covered. --- ### 🎯 **Key Features** #### ✅ Adjustable Grayscale Filter * Apply a grayscale overlay to any webpage without disrupting interactions. * Smooth, performance-friendly transitions. * Customizable intensity from 0% to 100%. #### 🎨 Multiple Visual Modes * **Desaturate** (soft and subtle) * **Grayscale** (true black-and-white) * **Luminosity** (high contrast) * **Color Dodge** (dramatic tones) #### 🌍 Auto-Toggle Per Website * Automatically activate grayscale on specific websites. * Works with subdomains (e.g., `www.reddit.com`, `old.reddit.com`, `m.reddit.com`). * One-click "Add Current Site" feature. #### 💡 Real-Time Controls * Instantly preview filter changes. * Use a slider to fine-tune intensity. * Choose visual modes from a dropdown menu. #### 💾 Persistent Settings * Saves your preferences across browser sessions. * Remembers websites and intensity levels. * Syncs settings across Chrome installations. #### 🧠 Per-Tab Intelligence * Each tab tracks its own grayscale state. * Seamless transitions between enabled and disabled tabs. #### 🧰 Easy-to-Use Interface * Clean, modern popup design. * Smart enable/disable buttons. * Fully responsive and intuitive. --- ### 👥 Ideal For: * Students and professionals who need fewer distractions. * Readers and researchers on text-heavy sites. * Users sensitive to color brightness or visual noise. * Minimalists who enjoy a clean, grayscale aesthetic. --- ### 🔒 Privacy & Permissions * **No data collection or tracking.** * Settings stored locally using Chrome Sync. * Requires only essential permissions: `activeTab`, `storage`. --- ### ⚙️ How to Use 1. Click the extension icon to toggle grayscale. 2. Adjust intensity and mode in real time. 3. Use “Add Current Site” to auto-enable on your favorite websites. 4. Manage your website list directly from the popup. --- ### ⚡ Performance * Lightweight and fast. * No impact on page load speed. * Built using modern, efficient CSS rendering (`mix-blend-mode`, `backdrop-filter`). --- ### 💬 Support Need help or have suggestions? Reach out via the support tab on the Chrome Web Store.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+4+3.7%00.00
30 days+6+5.6%00.00
6 months+29+34.5%00.00
1 year+83+276.7%+2+5.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where GrayScale Overlay appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
overlay#51+18

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.010 Jul 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
10 Jul 2025
Size
31 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
aquarex20.github.io
Extension ID
kfgggfofdnpmfkpdginpmfocngpafafd

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
activeTabstorage

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