Turn websites grayscale in one click. Reduce visual noise, stay focused, and make browsing feel calmer.
Users
4,000
+1,000 in 30 days
Rating
4.5 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
18
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#15K
#13K among extensions
Version
2.0.4
updated 25 May 2026
Users
monthly, 3 years
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:4,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 3 years
Latest, 15 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 Monochrome Mode — Grayscale Browsing for Focus
Monochrome Mode helps make the web calmer by turning websites grayscale in one click, without complicated settings.
Use Monochrome Mode for:
- Reading long articles
- Studying or coding
- Reducing visual overstimulation (helpful if you have ADHD or sensory sensitivity)
- Making social feeds less stimulating
- Calmer browsing during work sessions
- A minimalist black-and-white web experience
How it works:
Click the extension icon to turn grayscale mode on or off. The setting applies across all your tabs, so you can switch between color and grayscale whenever you need.
Why users like it:
- One-click toggle
- Simple and lightweight
- Works across websites
- No account required
- Free forever
- No data collection
Growth
Window
Users
Change
Ratings
Rating
7 days
+1,000
+33.3%
0
0.00
30 days
+1,000
+33.3%
0
0.00
6 months
+1,000
+33.3%
+6
+0.25
1 year
+2,000
+100.0%
+6
+0.25
Chrome Web Store search rankings
Where Monochrome Mode — Grayscale Browsing for Focus appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change