Dark theme Alternatives

Dark theme is described as 'This app helps to activate night theme on devices that don't provide this option in the system settings' and is a dark mode enforcer in the web browsers category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Dark theme for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Google Chrome, Windows, Mozilla Firefox and iPhone apps. The best Dark theme alternative is Dark Reader, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dark theme are Midnight Lizard, Turn Off the Lights, Noir and Darkness.

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This app helps to activate night theme on devices that don't provide this option in the system settings.

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Dark theme alternatives page was last updated Jul 10, 2024
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  1. Dark Reader icon

    Dark Reader

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    This eye-care extension enables night mode creating dark themes for websites on the fly. Dark Reader inverts bright colors making them high contrast and easy to read at night.

    21 Dark Reader alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Thunderbird
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Dark Reader screenshot 1

    Dark Reader Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Zero Set-up time
    4.  Reduce Eyestrain
    5.  Safari extension

    Dark Reader VS Dark theme

     

    • Dark Reader is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Dark theme.

    • Dark Reader is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Dark theme.

    • Dark Reader is Free and Open SourceDark theme is also Free and Open Source
  2. Midnight Lizard icon

    Midnight Lizard

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    Midnight Lizard web-extension for Google Chrome™ and Mozilla Firefox™ provides custom color schemes for all websites.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Midnight Lizard screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from 2021.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Additional Color Schemes
    3.  Browser extension
    4.  Themes
    5.  Blue light filter
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Reduce Eyestrain
    8.  Color Palette
    9.  Reading

    Midnight Lizard VS Dark theme

     
  4. Turn Off the Lights icon

    Turn Off the Lights

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    With a single click on the lamp button, the page will fade to dark. And automatically focus on the video. By clicking on it again, the page will return to normal. It works for all known video sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, YouKu, etc.

    25 Turn Off the Lights alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Maxthon Cloud Browser
    • Whale
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension - For YouTube, Vimeo, etc. With option to AutoHD YouTube (720,1080p,4K), Night Mode and more

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Microsoft Edge extension
    7.  Opera extension
    8.  Reduce Eyestrain
    9.  Browser extension
    10.  Safari extension
    11.  Internet Explorer extension
    12.  Disable autoplay

    Turn Off the Lights VS Dark theme

     

    • Turn Off the Lights is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Dark theme.

    • Turn Off the Lights is Free and Open SourceDark theme is also Free and Open Source
    • Turn Off the Lights is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDark theme is not according to our users
  5. Noir icon

    Noir

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    Noir is a Safari extension for iOS that automatically adds a dark mode to every website you visit.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Noir screenshot 1
    Noir screenshot 2
    Noir screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Safari extension

    Noir VS Dark theme

     

    • Noir is the most popular commercial alternative to Dark theme.

    • Noir is Paid and ProprietaryDark theme is Free and Open Source
    • Noir is LightweightDark theme is not according to our users
  6. Darkness icon

    Darkness

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    Darkness provides beautiful dark themes for your favorite websites, significantly reducing the eye strain and fatigue caused by a bright screen.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    Darkness screenshot 1

    Darkness Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Themes

    Darkness VS Dark theme

     

    • Darkness is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Dark theme.

    • Darkness is Freemium and Open SourceDark theme is Free and Open Source
  7. Night Eye icon

    Night Eye

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    Night Eye is a browser extension that enables dark mode on nearly any website. It does NOT simply invert the colors, but utilises a completely new approach that improves your browsing experience.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Night Eye screenshot 1

    Night Eye Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Safari extension

    Night Eye VS Dark theme

     
  9. Owl icon

    Owl

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    Owl transforms webpages with a comfortable dark theme on-the-fly, protecting your eyes from the glaring color schemes on most websites. Owl comes bundled with a ton of features. With Owl, you can:

    16 Owl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Owl screenshot 1

    Owl Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Reading

    Owl VS Dark theme

     
  10. Dark Background and Light Text icon

    Dark Background and Light Text

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    Makes every page (or only pages that you want) to have light text on dark background. Exact colors are customizable.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Dark Background and Light Text screenshot 1

    Dark Background and Light Text Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Reduce Eyestrain

    Dark Background and Light Text VS Dark theme

     
  11. Darko icon

    Darko

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    Darko will make your Thunderbird messages dark.

    22 Darko alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Thunderbird
    Darko screenshot 1

    Darko Features

    1.  Dark Mode

    Darko VS Dark theme

     
  12. Dark Mode icon

    Dark Mode

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    Dark Mode is a browser add-on that helps you quickly turn the screen (browser) to dark at night time.

    19 Dark Mode alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Dark Mode screenshot 1

    Dark Mode Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Reduce Eyestrain

    Dark Mode VS Dark theme

     
  13. Colorgram icon

    Colorgram

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    Dark mode for Instagram. Themes for Instagram. Colorful Instagram. Need any of this? You can find it here!

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Colorgram screenshot 1

    Colorgram Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Themes

    Colorgram VS Dark theme

     
  14. Dark Night Mode icon

    Dark Night Mode

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    It is a universal night mode for the entire Internet. It uses a special algorithm to automatically change the colors of the websites you visit into dark mode so that you can browse without straining your eyes, especially at night.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Dark Night Mode screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit on 16 march 2018

    Dark Night Mode Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Themes
    3.  Reading

    Dark Night Mode VS Dark theme

     
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