# Noir - Dark Mode for Safari — Browse better at night

> Safari extension that automatically applies dark mode to all websites. (iPhone/iPad app by Jeffrey Kuiken.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noir-dark-mode-for-safari/id1581140954 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeffrey Kuiken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163503860)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,347 App Store ratings · 869 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2021-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noir-dark-mode-for-safari/id1581140954/reviews.md

## What is Noir?

Noir is a Safari extension that automatically adds a dark mode to every website you visit.

It makes browsing the web at night so much better. With Noir, you won’t be blinded by bright websites ever again.

And the results look great too. Noir generates a custom dark style for each website you visit, based on the colors that are used on a page. You won’t even notice this happening in the background – that’s how fast it is – but you’ll certainly appreciate the end result: a beautiful dark mode tailored for each website, where contrast is preserved and highlights still pop. And with over 20 built-in themes and the ability to create your own, you can customize the results exactly the way you want.

Noir works with any website you visit in Safari, automatically. By default, Noir is linked to your device’s Dark Mode, so websites will only go dark when you want them to. But you can easily customize this to your liking, even per website. Only want to use Noir on just a few specific websites? Sure thing! Disable Noir on some websites? No problem!

Built from the ground up for iOS and iPadOS, the app feels right at home on your device. It supports the brand new Safari web extension feature, which means there’s no need to manually activate it every time you load a new page. The app also tightly integrates with system features such as Shortcuts, Control Center, Focus Filters, and Widgets to fully integrate Noir in all your workflows. And your settings are automatically synced to all your devices using iCloud.

And just as importantly, Noir takes your privacy seriously: it doesn’t collect any of your browsing data. Period.

Noir is made by an indie iOS developer. It does not include any subscriptions or ads. Buy Noir once, use it forever.

Notes:
• Found a website where Noir’s dark mode doesn’t look just right? Let me know by reporting it. The app will be frequently updated to address issues that are reported.

Privacy Policy:
• The Noir extension requires access to the websites you visit to analyze the existing style of the page and to override it with Noir's dark style.
• Noir never collects your browsing data. The only data Noir ‘collects’ are your settings, and those will never leave your device or iCloud account.
• You can read Noir’s full Privacy Policy at https://getnoir.app/privacypolicy

## Key features

- Automatic dark mode for all websites
- Custom dark styles per website
- Over 20 built-in themes
- Create custom themes
- Per-website customization
- System feature integration
- Privacy-focused design

## Chart rankings

- #5 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)
- #101 in Top Paid (US App Store)

## What do users think of Noir?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Customizable themes
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 💡 Frequent updates
- 👍 Seamless integration with Safari
- 🚀 Efficient performance
- 👍 Saves battery life
- 👍 Consistent dark mode across websites

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional website compatibility issues
- 🐛 Glitchy behavior on some websites
- 🐛 Bright flashes when switching tabs or loading pages

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Websites crashing or repeatedly reloading
- Images appearing in negative colors
- Compatibility issues with iOS 17

**Most requested features**

- Ability to blacklist/whitelist specific websites
- Automatic dark mode scheduling based on sunset/sunrise
- Option to customize text/link colors
- Keyboard shortcut to toggle Noir on/off

## Recent user reviews (10 of 869)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noir-dark-mode-for-safari/id1581140954/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works flawlessly until recently

*2026-08-24, version 2026.1.9*

One of my favourite extensions. Recently started to load slow, takes a few seconds before a page would darken once you visit a site. Hope the dev can figure it out (iOS iPhone, latest system and app updates).

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2026-08-22, version 2026.1.9*

The app does what I expected, and is seamless and quick to set up. Although it would be nice if Apple would enabled the option in their end, with that said Noor offers a great solution for a problem I’ve always had. No more reading bright white wiki pages in the dark in bed, etc.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-15, version 2026.1.9*

iOS delay bug stinks but still great. Thanks.

### 5/5 — 🎂

*2026-08-13, version 2026.1.9*

Essential.

### 2/5 — Broken in 26.6

*2026-08-08, version 2026.1.8*

Genuinely barely works after the update

Pressing it in safari extensions says that I have to close safari as noir can't connect

### 5/5 — This one works

*2026-08-08, version 2026.1.8*

This app actually works. I’ve bought several apps and this one is by far the most consistent, fast and works as described.

### 1/5 — Why keeps lagging on Safari?

*2026-08-08*

Hello, can you help me fix when I was trying to use the extension on some websites? It ended up lagging too much. it keeps lagging whenever I try to open Google and some websites.

### 4/5 — 26.6

*2026-08-08*

사파리 첫 구동시 바로 다크모드가 작동안하고 5에서 10초후에 작동되는데
이 버그 빨리 패치해주세요.
엄청불편함

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-04, version 2026.1.8*

Perfect app, especially appreciate the lack of a subscription. Pay once only is so rare

### 5/5 — Very good

*2026-08-03, version 2026.1.8*

Developer quick to update websites :)

## Frequently asked questions about Noir

### What does Noir do?

Noir is a Safari extension that automatically applies a dark mode to every website you visit. It generates a custom dark style for each page, preserving contrast and making browsing more comfortable, especially at night.

### How can I customize the dark mode appearance?

Noir offers over 20 built-in themes to choose from. Additionally, you have the ability to create your own custom themes to tailor the dark mode appearance exactly to your preferences.

### Is Noir free to use?

Noir is a paid application. You purchase it once and can use it forever. It does not include any subscriptions or ads.

### What devices is Noir compatible with?

Noir is built from the ground up for iOS and iPadOS. It supports the Safari web extension feature, allowing it to work seamlessly on your iPhone and iPad.

### Can I control which websites Noir applies dark mode to?

Yes, Noir offers customization options. By default, it syncs with your device's Dark Mode, but you can easily adjust this to apply dark mode only to specific websites or disable it on certain sites.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.1.9 — 2026-08-13

Hi there! Thanks you for using Noir.

Unfortunately, a new bug on iOS 26.6 can cause a delay of up to 10 seconds before extensions like Noir are loaded when you first open Safari. Once Noir is loaded, it remains loaded until Safari is removed from memory on your device. This sometimes happens automatically (especially on older devices), but it's usually because you removed Safari from the multitasking menu yourself.

When you encounter this issue, just leave Safari open. Noir should load shortly, and will be working instantly again from then on. Please refrain from closing Safari manually from the multitasking menu. Leaving Safari open means Noir remains loaded and working instantly.

Unfortunately, this is a bug in iOS itself, and there's nothing I can do about it. It happens for every Safari extension, but it's especially noticeable with Noir, because you can immediately tell that Noir has not loaded yet.

This update adds shows info about this bug when you open the Noir menu in Safari when the extension has not been loaded yet. Sadly it's all I can do for now.

I'm really sorry for the inconvenience and wish there was something I could do about it. If you have any questions about the issue, feel free to reach out to me at jeffrey@getnoir.app

Jeffrey

### 2026.1.8 — 2026-07-27

Hello! Here's a new batch of website fixes and improvements. Most of these are based on your reports, so as always, thank you so much for submitting these!

If you enjoy Noir, please consider leaving a kind review for the app in the App Store. This really helps new users to find Noir, and I would truly appreciate it!

Jeffrey

### 2026.1.7 — 2026-06-29

Hi there! This update of Noir brings another set of website fixes and improvements. As always, thanks so much for reporting issues, these help a lot! Among these improvements is a fix for an issue that prevented nytimes.com from loading when Noir was enabled.

Additionally, Noir's default shortcuts (shown in the Shortcuts app and in Spotlight when searching for Noir) should now work more reliably, even when the app is not active in the background.

If you enjoy Noir, please consider telling others about the app! This really helps to spread the word, and I would truly appreciate it.

Jeffrey

### 2026.1.6 — 2026-06-08

Hi there! This update of Noir brings another batch of website fixes and improvements. As always, thanks so much for reporting issues, these help a lot!

If you enjoy Noir, please consider telling others about the app! As the cool kids say, friends don't let friends browse without Noir. Sharing the app really helps to spread the word, and I would truly appreciate it.

Jeffrey

### 2026.1.5 — 2026-05-17

Here's another update of Noir bringing even more website fixes and improvements. Thanks to everyone who reported a website issue!

If you enjoy using Noir, please consider leaving a review for the app on the App Store! It really helps spread the word, and I would appreciate it a lot.

Jeffrey

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