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Wikipedia Dark Mode

by Web scrapper for Instagram · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Activate this extension to switch Wikipedia into dark mode with one click.

Users
96
−7 in 30 days
Rating
3.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#86K
#72K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 18 Jul 2024

Users

monthly, 2 years
04897Jul 2024Sep 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 96 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
012Jul 2024Sep 2025Oct 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 Wikipedia Dark Mode

Get rid of the eye pain from staying up all night reading Wikipedia! Install our Wikipedia Dark Mode chrome extension, bringing an updated look that automatically changes brightness for better readability. Get this free extension now and make your web browsing a visually calming experience – whether you are a student, a researcher or someone who casually reads on Wikipedia. Note: This extension works on Wikimedia as well. Key Features of this chrome extension Instant Switching: Turn on dark mode by pressing a button only once. Eyes’ Wellness: It lowers strain caused to eyes especially under little light. Seamless Integration: Matches perfectly with the Wikipedia interface. Automated Adjustments: It picks out the brightness levels and contrasts to make texts legible in them. How to Use: 1. Install The Extension Download and install the extension into your browser. 2. Go To Wikipedia Open Wikipedia using your browser. 3. Activate Dark Mode Press the add-on icon for it to get activated or deactivated, thus turning on or off the dark theme mode. 4. Have Fun Reading: Use a comfortable interface of Wiki which is saturated with darkness when you browse through articles on this site. Why Is It Useful? The dark theme reduces eye strain enabling users to read lengthy articles without experiencing any strain. The dark background and white text give a high contrast experience that is soft on the eyes, specifically when reading in poorly lit rooms. This plug-in makes it easy to enhance reading comfort without manually adjusting settings or installing third-party software. For Whom Is It Useful? This plug-in is perfect for students who spend whole nights researching or reading from Wikipedia. Researchers going through multiple articles would appreciate reduced eye fatigue and better comfort they will feel as they go through different articles. Casual readers and knowledge lovers will also like its visually inviting design that makes browsing easier.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+1.1%00.00
30 days−7−6.8%00.00
6 months+20+26.3%00.00
1 year+17+21.5%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Wikipedia Dark Mode appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
wikipedia#42+1

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.018 Jul 2024

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
18 Jul 2024
Size
818 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
drive.google.com
Extension ID
cidnigblfoiilekckimhkloaodecjepo

Permissions and risk

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

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