Gmail Auto Dark Mode

Gives Gmail a dark theme automatically when your OS is in dark mode. Zero setup, no permissions, real-time switching.

As of June 2026, Gmail Auto Dark Mode has — users and a 4.86/5 rating from 7 reviews in the Productivity category.

Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

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4.86

7 reviews

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Version

1.0.6

Manifest V3

90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 2 version updates.

History

10 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	22	—	—	1.0.2
Apr 16, 2026	24	5.00	1	1.0.2
Apr 23, 2026	74	5.00	2	1.0.2
Apr 30, 2026	114	5.00	2	1.0.2
May 7, 2026	173	5.00	2	1.0.2
May 12, 2026	279	5.00	2	1.0.2
May 17, 2026	292	5.00	3	1.0.2
May 24, 2026	322	5.00	3	1.0.2
May 29, 2026	3.0K	4.80	5	1.0.2
Jun 4, 2026	—	4.80	5	1.0.3
Now	—	4.86	7	1.0.6

Changelog

May 29, 2026

description

Tired of bright white Gmail hurting your eyes at night?  Gmail Auto Dark Mode automatically gives Gmail a dark theme whenever your operating system is in dark mode, and switches back to light the moment you do.

The extension reads the OS-level color preference (`prefers-color-scheme`) via the standard Web API and listens for changes in real time. Images, videos, and canvases are not touched to keep their original appearance.

The extension activates automatically when your system is set to dark or light mode.

Here's how to switch the theme on each platform:

On macOS
1. Open **System Settings** (Apple menu → System Settings).
2. Go to **Appearance**.
3. Select **Dark** (or **Auto** to follow sunrise/sunset).

On Windows 11 / 10
1. Open **Settings** (Win + I).
2. Go to **Personalization → Colors**.
3. Under **Choose your mode**, select **Dark**.

On Ubuntu (GNOME)
1. Use **Settings → Appearance** and select **Dark**.

When the mode system changes to light mode, the extension will change automatically to light mode by itself.

Gmail Auto Dark Mode automatically applies a dark theme to Gmail when your OS is in dark mode, and reverts instantly when you switch back — no buttons, no settings.

The goal is simple: make Gmail comfortable to use at night or in low-light environments without any manual effort. Your OS dark mode setting is the only switch you need.

It reads your system's color preference in real time, so changing your OS theme updates Gmail immediately without a page reload. Images and videos are counter-inverted to preserve their original appearance.

No permissions required. Nothing is read, stored, or transmitted.

HOW TO ENABLE DARK MODE

- macOS: System Settings → Appearance → Dark
- Windows 10/11: Settings → Personalization → Colors → Dark
- Ubuntu (GNOME): Settings → Appearance → Dark

Permissions & access

Permissions: None declared
Host access: None declared

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Gmail Auto Dark Mode automatically applies a dark theme to Gmail when your OS is in dark mode, and reverts instantly when you switch back — no buttons, no settings.

The goal is simple: make Gmail comfortable to use at night or in low-light environments without any manual effort. Your OS dark mode setting is the only switch you need.

It reads your system's color preference in real time, so changing your OS theme updates Gmail immediately without a page reload. Images and videos are counter-inverted to preserve their original appearance.

No permissions required. Nothing is read, stored, or transmitted.

HOW TO ENABLE DARK MODE

- macOS: System Settings → Appearance → Dark
- Windows 10/11: Settings → Personalization → Colors → Dark
- Ubuntu (GNOME): Settings → Appearance → Dark