Do we have a way to force all web pages to go to dark mode system based with Chrome?
Since I got a nice extension called Dark Reader for Safari on my Mac I fell in love with that extension, now I can’t stand webpages which do not support system based dark mode, and this happens on Android too.
I am using Chrome as my default browser and since it does not support extensions I think it would be hard to achieve this.
You can as some said use the hidden option in the chrome://flags menu but it is not convenient to use and not customizable as you can’t enable it on a per-domain basis, although other browsers like Firefox do offer a much more convenient and customizable way to force dark mode using extensions like the one I’m currently using which is dark reader which you can use to force pitch black mode if you are a fan of not just dark which is more OLED friendly and looks better IMO
You should use Firefox for Android which has really good support for Dark Reader. It also supports uBlock Origin, so the adblocking is unmatched. You just press addons then press + on Dark Reader. I have the dark mode sync to my system settings.
If I remember right the google search widget searches within the google app, but then opens link results in your default browser, or in the “in app browser” webview thing (depending on your settings in the google app), so if you set Firefox as your default, and set the google app to use an external browser then it should integrate just fine. And for me, when I have firefox set as my browser it uses firefox for the in app browser when apps are set to use that, so I think it should integrate just fine, even if you just set it as your default browser
Frankly just download the firefox app and try it out, its not like it costs anything to try it, see if you like the dark mode, see if things work the way you want when you set it as your browser, etc… Past a certain point, no one can tell you your ideal solution- go try some options and see if you can come up with a set up that works for you.
Kiwi would be a possible alternative. It’s a Chromium based webbrowser that supports dark mode websites natively. As if that wasn’t enough it also supports extensions. You can simply install those from the Chromium webstore. So if its native dark mode implementation isn’t to your liking, you could use one of your preferred extensions. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiwibro…
Yes, Firefox would also be a great alternative. Chromium itself, on which kiwi is based, is a open source webbrowser supported by large corporations. As you were already using chrome, kiwi will bring you a more familiar experience.
The underlying blink engine, which these browsers (chromium, kiwi, edge, opera, Samsung, etc) use, has a combined market share of over 70%(over 80% on desktop). This can be both a positive or a negative. For you the user, it ensures compatibility. Every website with any kind of active development, will run in your browser, as who would ignore over 70% of the market?
Though while it is open source, having one engine this big, and being mostly backed by large corporations, will possibly bring issues similar to the internet explorer days of old. A stagnating non open standardized web. This makes our support for alternatives a possible necessity to ensure a open and free web.
Firefox is a great alternative, though of course with its own quirks. Being on the smaller side, though rare, means website support isn’t always there, so that would be something you’d have to be able to deal with. I would definitely try the browser yourself and see if it fits the purpose you seek.
I would suggest using firefox and then installing dark reader instead since that will give you better control over the dark theme of some webpages. However I think there is an option under “chrome://flags” where you can enable dark mode for web content afaik.
Yeah, was going to suggest the same. Once I installed Dark Reader, it became an instant necessity on every browser I’ve used since. Sometimes it does funny invert-y things to images, but that’s a concession I’m willing to make.
Thanks, I used to use Firefox, it was my first non Internet Explorer browser, then Chrome came and then I moved to Safari on macOS.
I am really considering ditching Chrome from Android, only I’d like to know if it performs as good there and on macOS as well (we know Chrome doesn’t lol) and I need a browser to be the bridge between my Android phone and my macOS lap since there is no Safari for Android…
I’m hesitant because, you know, Chrome should be the best mobile experience on Android, in the meaning of OS integration.
Not an expert but just as a user, there really isnt a speed difference between chromium based browsers and firefox hell if you also install ublock origin you may even notice a speed improvement. As for acting as a bridge, does that mean you want to sync between them? I dont really have a workaround for that except using some third party syncing software for your bookmarks or just using firefox on your mac as well. Sorry I couldnt help
It works with flags, just like on desktop. Go to chrome://flags in your address bar and search for “dark”. You’ll find “Auto dark mode…”. Enable it, restart chrome. Done.
Yes, this forces all websites into dark mode, regardless of whether they support it. Based on your title, I assumed that’s what you wanted.
Very few websites have already extended their stylesheets for dark mode. If you want more control, I would also recommend a browser that supports extensions (I use Firefox).
Yeah, that is what I want, but I was thinking this would trigger dark web pages even when my phone is set at light mode, It seems that this is not the case, pretty much this solution is perfect for me right now.
I still will consider FF, especially if I find a way to keep it synced with Safari.
Yes, use Vivaldi or Samsung browser. They’re basically Chrome, but without Google telemetry and with an optional “make all webpages dark” setting without the need of an additional extension
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