What's New in Dark Screen

Current version: 1.0.8 · October 25, 2026

Extension version history: what we added, improved and fixed in each update.

Version 1.0.8LatestOctober 25, 2026

NewAfter an update, the extension opens this page and marks what changed since your previous version.
New"What's new" link with the version number in the popup and the extension settings.

FixedYouTube Shorts: the icons next to the video (Like, comments, Share) are visible again, and the page no longer turns light grey.
FixedSites with a transparent background now get your chosen dark colour instead of light grey.
FixedYouTube video previews no longer look like a photo negative.
ImprovedSites that are already dark (e.g. YouTube in dark theme) are no longer inverted back to light — only brightness and contrast apply. YouTube theme switches are picked up instantly.

New14 days of free access to all paid features after registration: cloud sync, editing site lists, Auto Schedule. No card required.
NewAccounts created earlier get the same 14 days from the moment they sign in to the updated extension.
NewIf you subscribe during the trial, the remaining trial days are added to your paid period.
NewWhen the trial ends, the extension shows a one-time renewal reminder.
ImprovedThe popup and settings show the trial status and how many days are left.

ImprovedThe welcome page after installation now knows which browser you use (Chrome, Edge, Opera, Firefox).

ImprovedPrivacy: the automatic list of visited sites stays on your device and is never sent to the server. Only settings you set yourself are synced.
FixedAuto Schedule now switches dark mode on and off exactly on time, without reloading the page.
FixedResetting settings restores the built-in site list.
FixedYour chosen dark background colour is kept when changing the mode for a single site.
ImprovedAll setting values (colour, brightness, contrast, schedule) are validated, so corrupted data can no longer break pages.
ImprovedSubscription status is checked less often, meaning fewer background requests.

NewFirst public release for Chrome, Edge, Opera and Firefox: dark and filter modes, brightness and contrast, per-site settings, Auto Schedule, the Alt+Shift+D shortcut, and cloud sync with a subscription.

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