Top Dark Mode Extensions for Edge

Track Edge Add-ons rankings and performance metrics for dark mode extensions

Microsoft Edge Add-ons

Cross-Platform Leader Dominance

Edge dark mode extensions mirror Chrome's concentrated leadership, with Dark Reader achieving 2.8 million installs—approximately 47% of its Chrome user base. This strong cross-platform adoption reflects Dark Reader's established brand recognition and consistent quality across browsers. The 4.5-star rating with 1.3K reviews demonstrates satisfied Edge users, though Microsoft Edge's native dark mode feature provides baseline functionality reducing universal extension necessity.

Competitive Hierarchy

Dark Reader leads decisively at 2.8M installs (4.5 stars, 1.3K reviews), creating a 6x gap to second-place Dark Mode at 443K (4.2 stars, 117 reviews). Mid-tier includes Dark Mode - Night Eye (147K, 4.3 stars, 470 reviews) and Google Docs Dark Mode (84K, 3.1 stars). Notably, smaller specialized extensions achieve perfect ratings with exceptional engagement: Gloom Dark Mode (40.3K, 5 stars, 3.9K reviews), Darkling Dark mode (22.6K, 5 stars, 3.2K reviews), and Dusk (9K, 5 stars, 3.9K reviews) demonstrate quality-over-quantity success.

Quality Over Scale Pattern

Edge dark mode market shows remarkable quality among smaller extensions compared to Chrome. Perfect 5-star extensions like Gloom, Darkling, and Dusk achieve extraordinary review engagement ratios—Dusk has 3.9K reviews at only 9K installs, indicating near-total user satisfaction and review conversion. Platform-specific tools maintain strong ratings: DuNight - Night Mode for Baidu (9.1K, 4.9 stars, 80 reviews), Dark mode - dark theme for Edge (9.9K, 4.9 stars), and Classic Dark Theme (8.3K, 4.9 stars, 210 reviews). This quality concentration suggests Edge users actively seek superior alternatives beyond install leaders.

Differentiation Opportunities

Edge dark mode category offers superior entry potential versus Chrome due to quality-focused user base and perfect-rated alternatives challenging the dominant leader. Extensions reaching 10K-40K installs with 5-star ratings compete effectively against the 2.8M install leader whose 4.5 stars trails smaller competitors. New entrants should emphasize exceptional rendering quality, Edge-specific optimizations, minimal performance impact, and consistent updates maintaining compatibility with modern web frameworks. Success requires building review momentum early—achieving 4.8+ stars with strong engagement converts Edge's quality-conscious users more effectively than pursuing install count alone.

Top Extensions

Dark Reader

Dark mode for every website. Take care of your eyes, use dark theme for night and daily browsing.

2,826,298 installs ★ 4.5 (1,320) Accessibility
Dark Mode

A global dark theme for the web.

462,176 installs ★ 4.2 (119) Productivity
Dark Mode - Night Eye

Dark Mode: Switch to dark reading for night & day browsing. More than dark theme style, it ensures optimal eye protection.

154,116 installs ★ 4.3 (487) Accessibility
Google Docs Dark Mode

Dark mode for Google Docs!

85,443 installs ★ 3.1 (30) Productivity
Gloom Dark Mode

Gloom Dark Mode: Effortlessly Enable Dark Mode on Every Website, Your Way

37,680 installs ★ 5.0 (4,016) Productivity
PDF Dark Mode

Dark Mode for PDF files to reduce eye strain.

29,100 installs ★ 3.6 (76) Accessibility
Midnight Lizard

Custom color schemes for all websites: night mode, dark themes, blue light filter, screen shader, high contrast, grayscale, etc.

24,065 installs ★ 4.7 (57) Accessibility
Darkling Dark mode

Darkling Dark mode - Turn on dark mode for web sites

21,912 installs ★ 5.0 (3,280) Productivity
Dark Theme for Google™

A highly customizable dark theme for Google products (search, images, translate, and contacts)

20,013 installs ★ 4.4 (26) Accessibility
YouTube Dark Theme

A light, dark theme for YouTube with easy toggle on and off and scheduling support. This theme is based on the default YouTube theme

16,899 installs ★ 4.2 (10) Accessibility
Classic Dark Theme - Night Mode

Dark Mode for websites: protect your eyes with a dark theme for night or daily browsing, ideal for work and reading

14,050 installs ★ 4.9 (217) Accessibility
GitHub Dark Theme

A Dark theme for all of GitHub based on Atom One Dark.

14,040 installs ★ 4.3 (18) Developer Tools
DocsAfterDark

Beyond dark mode for Google Docs

13,254 installs ★ 4.6 (22) Productivity
Dark Mode

Switch on Dark Mode now. 100% Free Protect your eyes when you are using the computer.

11,615 installs ★ 4.3 (63) Productivity
Dark mode - dark theme for Edge

Turn on Dark mode for Edge. Take care of your eyes, and use a dark theme for night and daily browsing.

10,450 installs ★ 4.9 (15) Productivity