Wikipedia Dark Mode

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

As of May 2026, Wikipedia Dark Mode has 84 users and a 3.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Productivity category.

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2 reviews
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Version
1.0
Manifest V3

History

2 snapshots

Tracking since May 1, 2026.

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Permissions & access

Permissions
storage
Host access
<all_urls>

Screenshots

Wikipedia Dark Mode screenshot 1

About

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.

Technical

Version
1.0
Manifest
V3
Size
818KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
ud06c732e552bff1f293155f2275d8f18
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Jul 18, 2024
Last Updated (Store)
Jul 18, 2024
Last Scraped
May 30, 2026
Website
Support URL

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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified May 30, 2026.