# Dark Mode for Safari — Make web sites easier to read > Safari extension to apply dark themes to websites for improved readability. (iPhone/iPad app by Denk Alexandru.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-mode-for-safari/id1457327380 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.20/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 122 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 13 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-03-24 - Data updated: 2026-09-07 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-mode-for-safari/id1457327380/reviews.md ## What is Dark Mode for Safari? Dark Mode makes your Safari browser more comfortable, enjoyable, and cool by changing the colour scheme to make web pages easier to read. Works especially well for people working during the night, in low-light environments, or when you want to match your browser with the new iOS dark mode look. HOW TO USE IT • Once you activate the extension, all websites will display a darker theme. You can start the extension manually, you can schedule it, or turn it on automatically (when iOS dark mode is active) • Just press the toolbar button, and you can change to a softer theme, an e-ink (paper) theme, or cover the page with a translucent curtain • You can apply dark mode for some sites only and deactivate the theme for any site FEATURES • Apply a cool dark theme on any website • Perfect every time you want to read a long article, research a big page, or make a presentation • A simple and powerful Safari extension (action), easy to activate and use • Choose between 5 themes: Dark, Mono Dark, Soft Dark, Dark Curtain, and Paper (E-Ink) • Multiple ways to activate the extension: manually, schedule it for your preferred reading hours, or when iOS dark mode is on • You can ignore any site, or you can apply Dark Mode for some websites only SUPPORT We read your support emails every day, day by day. Write with confidence any question, feedback, or complaint, and you will receive an answer in a very short period of time. ## Key features - Apply dark themes to any website - 5 customizable themes including E-Ink - Manual, scheduled, or automatic activation - Selective website application - Simple and powerful Safari extension ## What do users think of Dark Mode for Safari? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Makes dark mode available - ✨ Good for eye strain - 💯 Works as advertised - ✅ Useful for reading at night - 🌟 Improves reading experience - 🎨 Pleasing themes available - 🚀 Runs smoothly - 💰 Worth the price - 💡 Good value for money **Cons** - 😩 Manual activation required per page - 🔄 Dark mode resets on refresh - 😵 Inconvenient for frequent tab switching - 🐛 Text color remains black on black backgrounds - ⚠️ Requires sensitive information permissions - 👻 Inverts colors instead of true dark mode - 📉 Not always working on all sites - ⏳ No updates for a long time - 🤔 Some websites have strange artifacts **Commonly reported bugs** - Text color remains black on black backgrounds - Background stays white on links when clicking search results - Ignore Entire Site function doesn't work - Dark mode doesn't work on certain pages like Wikipedia - Images are inverted, making them look strange - Extension doesn't work on certain sites - Permissions requested for sensitive information - Dark mode doesn't switch text to white - Pages turn white when navigating back or refreshing - Extension icon doesn't appear in share menu on some devices **Most requested features** - Add Russian language support - Add a schedule for automatic dark mode switching - Add iCloud syncing across devices - Add sepia mode - Allow automation using Shortcuts - Make dark mode permanent by default - Add color similar to Apple reader in Safari - Allow customization of themes per website - Make dark mode work automatically on all sites - Add support for Chinese language ## Recent user reviews (10 of 122) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-mode-for-safari/id1457327380/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 👍👍👍 *2026-04-05, version 2.6.5* Отличные и полезные приложения. Пожалуйста, добавьте поддержку русского языка — это сделает приложения намного удобнее для многих пользователей. Приложения: • Dark Mode for Safari • Auto Translate for Great apps, very useful and well made. Please add Russian language support — it would make the apps much more convenient for many users. Apps: • Dark Mode for Safari • Auto Translate for Safari ### 4/5 — Gut, aber kleine Probleme *2025-10-20, version 2.6.4* Die App an sich funktioniert gut und ich bin zufrieden damit. Vor allem mit den verschiedenen Optionen zur Anpassung. Einziges Problem: auf gewissen Seiten wie z.B. Wikipedia funktioniert der Dark Mode gar nicht und man muss ihn über die Wikipedia-Funktion aktivieren. Dies trat auch auf anderen Seiten gelegentlich mal auf. ### 1/5 — I am very disappointed! *2025-01-26, version 2.6.2* I bought this app today and was very excited to use it. I turned the extension on Safari, and tested it out. The developer has forgotten to replace the text colour to white, so it stays black when the background is also black! Now, with the extension abled, I cannot even see what it says! As well as that, the background stays white on links when you click on a website on search results! It works on particular websites, but not search engines, like Google, Bing, Yahoo etc. I still have hope for it and I hope this is later fixed. If it is fixed, I shall change my review to 5 stars. I can’t say much else for this extension. It doesn’t work. I have no problems with my device whatsoever and I tried turning my iPad fully off then back on again, and it still doesn’t work. This maybe because of the iOS 18 update, but beyond that, there is nothing much else to say. If this review is still one star, I highly recommend you do NOT download this. If I have changed this review to 5 stars, then that means it has been fixed. Edit: I have also found out from using it that when you press ‘Ignore Entire Site’ it doesn’t actually work after you go off then go back into it. ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-01-19, version 2.6.2* The only app I've ever bought, found it recommended on Reddit, and it's completely worth it. I just wanted to add a more recent review. The things people have mentioned in previous reviews have been fixed or updated, and the app runs extremely smoothly in my experience. I use it alllllllllll the time. ### 1/5 — I am very disappointed! *2025-01-02* I bought this app today and was very excited to use it. I turned the extension on Safari, and tested it out. The developer has forgotten to replace the text colour to white, so it stays black when the background is also black! Now, with the extension abled, I cannot even see what it says! As well as that, the background stays white on links when you click on a website on search results! It works on particular websites, but not search engines, like Google, Bing, Yahoo etc. I still have hope for it and I hope this is later fixed. If it is fixed, I shall change my review to 5 stars. I can’t say much else for this extension. It doesn’t work. I have no problems with my device whatsoever and I tried turning my iPad fully off then back on again, and it still doesn’t work. This maybe because of the iOS 18 update, but beyond that, there is nothing much else to say. If this review is still one star, I highly recommend you do NOT download this. If I have changed this review to 5 stars, then that means it has been fixed. **Developer response:** Dear user, Thank you for your review, I’m taking notes of all of them.The extension works very well for most of the websites out there in the wild. But if you have some websites that are not perfect, Dark Mode can offer some options: you can either add the site to the ignore list, or you can choose what sites Dark Mode to run on (only the sites that are rendered perfectly).If you have any questions, please write me to hello@alexdenk.eu and for sure I can assist you in any matter. Regards. ### 5/5 — Лучший! *2024-12-06, version 2.6.0* Супер! ### 1/5 — I am very disappointed! *2024-11-12* I bought this app today and was very excited to use it. I turned the extension on Safari, and tested it out. The developer has forgotten to replace the text colour to white, so it stays black when the background is also black! Now, with the extension abled, I cannot even see what it says! As well as that, the background stays white on links when you click on a website on search results! It works on particular websites, but not search engines, like Google, Bing & Edge, Ecosia ect. I still have hope for it and I hope this is later fixed. If it is fixed, I shall change my review to 5 stars. I can’t say much else for this extension. It doesn’t work. I have no problems with my device whatsoever and I tried turning my iPad fully off then back on again, and it still doesn’t work. This maybe because of the iOS 18 update, but beyond that, there is nothing much else to say. If this review is still one star, I highly recommend you do NOT download this. If I have changed this review to 5 stars, then that means it has been fixed. **Developer response:** Dear user, Thank you for your review, I’m taking notes of all of them.The extension works very well for most of the websites out there in the wild. But if you have some websites that are not perfect, Dark Mode can offer some options: you can either add the site to the ignore list, or you can choose what sites Dark Mode to run on (only the sites that are rendered perfectly).If you have any questions, please write me to hello@alexdenk.eu and for sure I can assist you in any matter. Regards. ### 3/5 — 다 괜찮은데요 *2024-10-29, version 2.5.0* 개인정보 보호 브라우징에서는 시스템 다크모드가 작동하지 않아요. 이미지 반전되는 것도 불편하네요. ### 3/5 — No longer works with Wikipedia *2024-07-03, version 2.5.0* Worked fine in the past with english and german wikipedia. ### 3/5 — Перестало работать *2024-04-24, version 2.5.0* После какого-то обновления перестало работать ## Frequently asked questions about Dark Mode for Safari ### What does Dark Mode for Safari do? This app transforms your Safari browser by applying a dark color scheme to websites, making them easier to read. It's particularly beneficial for nighttime browsing, in low-light environments, or to synchronize with your device's iOS dark mode. ### How do I use Dark Mode for Safari? Once activated, the extension automatically applies a dark theme to all websites. You can manually turn it on, schedule it for specific times, or set it to activate automatically when iOS dark mode is enabled. You can also customize themes and choose which sites to apply the dark mode to. ### What are the different themes available? The app offers five distinct themes: Dark, Mono Dark, Soft Dark, Dark Curtain, and Paper (E-Ink). These themes provide various options to adjust the visual appearance of web pages for optimal comfort and readability. ### Can I choose which websites get the dark theme? Yes, you have the flexibility to apply the dark mode to specific websites only. You can also choose to ignore certain sites if you prefer them to display in their original theme. This allows for a personalized browsing experience. ### Is this app compatible with my device? This application is designed as a Safari extension for iOS devices. It integrates directly with the Safari browser, allowing for seamless activation and use across various websites. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.6.5 — 2026-01-20 • Bug fixes and improvements ### 2.6.4 — 2025-10-08 • Bug fixes and improvements ### 2.6.3 — 2025-09-17 • The app is now ready for iOS 26 ### 2.6.2 — 2025-01-08 • Bug fixes and improvements ### 2.6.1 — 2024-12-06 • The app is now ready for iOS 18 ## Apps similar to Dark Mode for Safari | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Night Light Lite Nightlight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-lite-nightlight/id690684505) | 4.6 (10,384) | Free | Utilities | | [Color Light: Phone Panel Light](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-light-phone-panel-light/id6444330654) | 4.0 (328) | Free | Utilities | | [Lightbox: Color Screen Light +](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbox-color-screen-light-plus/id6480193192) | 4.1 (133) | Free | Utilities | | [Flashlight Ⓞ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id381471023) | 4.5 (30,701) | Free | Utilities | | [Night Light Nightlight Color](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-light-nightlight-color/id1529390461) | 4.6 (1,208) | Free | Utilities | | [iTorch Pro Flashlight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itorch-pro-flashlight/id392550196) | 4.7 (140) | $1.99 | Utilities | ## More apps by Denk Alexandru - [BlogTouch for Blogspot Blogger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blogtouch-for-blogspot-blogger/id583725471) - [PDF Writer (PDF Rich Editor)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-writer-pdf-rich-editor/id896114087) - [BlogTouch for Wordpress.com](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blogtouch-for-wordpresscom/id898784682) - [PDF Password](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-password/id929583927) - [AppLocker • Passcode lock apps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applocker-passcode-lock-apps/id1132845904) - [Livedesk Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livedesk-studio/id1217841826) All apps by Denk Alexandru: https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299 ## Related topics [dark mode theme](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dark-mode-theme) · [dark mode list](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dark-mode-list) · [dark mode eclipse](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dark-mode-eclipse) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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