Monochromate - The Best Grayscale Extension
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- Extension status: Featured
Transform your web browsing with grayscale filter, site exclusions, and scheduling to reduce digital distractions doomscrolling
Monochromate – A Smart Grayscale Browser Extension for Digital Well-being
Monochromate is a powerful browser extension designed to reduce screen time, improve focus, and enhance accessibility by applying a grayscale filter to web pages. By removing distracting colors, it encourages mindful browsing and helps users regain control of their digital habits.
Benefits:
- Reduce Screen Time – Studies show that grayscale mode makes screens less stimulating, helping you spend less time on distracting websites.
- Boost Productivity & Focus – A color-free interface minimizes visual clutter, allowing you to concentrate better on tasks.
- Reduce Eye Strain – Some users find grayscale mode easier on the eyes, especially during long browsing sessions.
Key Features:
- One-Click Toggle – Easily enable or disable grayscale mode.
- Adjustable Intensity – Fine-tune the level of grayscale to match your preference.
- Temporary Disable - Disable the extension temporarily for specific amount of time.
- Shortcut Keys - Effortlessly use extension with shortcut keys.
- Website Blacklist – Keep specific websites in color while applying grayscale everywhere else.
- Website Whitelist – Keep specific websites in grayscale while full browser stays in color
- Scheduler - Automatically turn grayscale mode on or off at specific times of the day to suit your routine.
- Minimal and User-Friendly Interface – A sleek, modern design for seamless use.
- Backup - Export or Import settings into multiple browsers to sync configuration.
Monochromate is perfect for anyone looking to reduce digital distractions, improve focus, and create a more mindful browsing experience. Whether you're a student, professional, or someone trying to limit screen addiction, this extension helps you stay in control.
Latest reviews
- Philip Wong
- Thanks! Does what it says well enough. Is it possible for the monochrome state to be tab-specific as opposed to browser-wide without having to touch the exclusion list? e.g. I may want a background youtube tab to remain monochrome while I browsing in colour in another tab so that when I go back to the youtube tab, it is still monochrome. However, I want to be able to switch back to colour quickly when I come back to the youtube tab as well. Thanks again
- Rodrigo Sexto
- Hi, in my case I only want one site to be grey out. Is possible to have an Include section also so we can only greyscale the sites we want instead of including all by default? Thanks! the extension work very well.
- shweta pagar
- it doesnt help with reducing distraction...but extension does it works well
- Carrie Chen
- i like this extension, the ui is very clean and it gets the job done. only issue is that there's a ~1 sec latency whenever a site is loaded to overlay the greyscale which takes you out of it but idk if there's anything to be done about that. otherwise great extension
- Prakriti Gunjiyal
- This extension is really helpful in managing distractions. Highly recommend using it.
- Joseph Newton
- Verified: Actually private Audited both the GitHub repo and installed extension files. Zero network calls, no analytics, no tracking. Only two external URLs: welcome page on install and changelog on updates. Everything else stays on your device using local storage only. Most extensions claim privacy but phone home. I checked the code, you can verify it yourself on GitHub. This one's legit.
- LULU
- simply love it
- Mazid Al Farabi
- Well done, Really love it. Will appreciate more improvement
- Kriz Kumar
- Thank You Sir It help me lot but Schedule monochrome mode not works.
- CréméBruleeKid
- Only thing mising is more options on the schedule. like selecting only certain days of the week and having two different schedules each day. but still five stars
- Heiner Eugene
- help with my mental health
- Loïc De Deyn
- Beautiful UI, and the grayscale is very pleasant.
- Felipe Drumond
- Well polished, works so well - get's me focused on what matters.
- INFINITE 魔
- Very Interesting extension. you should try it