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Metric	Reader View	Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Web
User count	2,000	90,000
Average rating	3.63	4.53
Rating count	8	491
Last updated	2025-08-26	2026-06-26
Size	0.05 MB	0.32 MB
Version	0.1.8	1.0.5

Short description	Simplify your web pages with Reader View. Choose light, dark, or sepia themes for a distraction-free reading experience.	Switch any webpage to dark mode with Dark Theme extension. Customize themes, schedule auto dark mode, and protect your eyes day and night.
Full summary	Reader View is a Chrome extension that transforms any web page into a clean, distraction-free reading environment. With the click of a toolbar button, it reloads pages in a minimalist format that eliminates ads, toolbars, and banners to reduce eye strain and improve focus. Users can customize their reading experience by selecting from three themes—Light, Dark, and Sepia—as well as adjusting font size, line height, and page width. The extension automatically saves these preferences for convenience. Reader View is powered by the open-source Readability library, ensuring high-quality content rendering. Options to open the reader interface include same-tab, popup, or sidebar views. This extension is ideal for users seeking a comfortable and distraction-free way to read articles and long-form content online.	Dark Theme - Dark Reader for Web is a versatile Chrome extension that transforms any website into an eye-friendly dark mode, ideal for night-time browsing or anyone preferring a darker interface. Users can effortlessly toggle dark mode on or off, exclude specific sites, and create personalized themes with custom colors to suit their preferences. The extension features an automatic schedule feature for seamless transitions between day and night modes and a Night Shift option that adjusts screen colors to warmer tones to reduce eye strain. With an intuitive Options page, users can manage site exclusions and customize themes, ensuring a comfortable, unified dark browsing experience across social networks, news sites, and more. Your feedback is welcomed to continually enhance this essential tool for eye care while browsing.