Vimium
Focus: keyboard shortcuts, vim and navigation. Shares browser extension and open source with Dark Reader. Same 4.6 rating.
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.6Visit
Browser Extension
Dark Reader
A browser extension that adds a dark mode to almost any website.
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is Dark Reader?
Dark Reader is an open-source browser extension that turns websites dark on the fly, with controls for brightness, contrast, sepia and font. You can enable it everywhere or only on chosen sites, and it doesn't send your data anywhere. It is free for Chrome, Firefox and Edge, while the Safari version is paid.
Pros
- Works on almost every website
- Fine controls for brightness and contrast
- Doesn't collect your data
Cons
- The Safari version costs money
- Can slow down very heavy pages
Who should use Dark Reader
People who read on screens late at night or find bright pages tiring on the eyes.
Who may not need it
Anyone who mostly uses sites that already have a good dark mode.
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LeechBlock NG
Focus: website blocker, focus and time limits. Shares browser extension and open source with Dark Reader. Rated 4.5 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
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Stretchly
Focus: break reminder, healthy habits and desktop app. Shares eye strain and open source with Dark Reader. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
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Medito
Focus: meditation, mindfulness and sleep. Shares open source with Dark Reader. A mobile app, not a browser extension. Adds iOS and Android. Rated 4.7 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
Mobile AppFreeiOS, Android
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AltTab
Focus: window switcher, mac and multitasking. Shares open source with Dark Reader. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Freemium (Dark Reader: Free). Adds macOS and Offline. Same 4.6 rating.
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hop
Focus: macos, menu bar and utilities. Shares open source with Dark Reader. A Mac app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS. Rated 4.5 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
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Free alternatives to Dark Reader
Free resources that cover similar ground.
Capsomnia
Focus: keep awake, macbook and caps lock. Shares open source with Dark Reader. A Mac app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS. Rated 4.4 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.4Visit
Session Buddy
Focus: tab manager, browser sessions and bookmarks. Also in Focus and Personal Productivity, like Dark Reader. Same 4.6 rating.
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome
4.6Visit
Toggles.dev
Focus: theme toggle, react and svelte. Shares dark mode and open source with Dark Reader. A framework, not a browser extension. Adds Web. Same 4.6 rating.
FrameworkFreeWeb
4.6Visit
How to Focus, Solved
Focus: focus, attention and self-improvement. Also in Focus and Personal Productivity, like Dark Reader. A YouTube Video, not a browser extension. Adds Web. Rated 4.7 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
YouTube VideoFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit
Learning How to Learn
Focus: course, study and free. Also in Focus and Personal Productivity, like Dark Reader. A course, not a browser extension. Adds Web. Rated 4.7 (Dark Reader: 4.6).
CourseFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit
Cal Newport's Study Hacks Blog
Focus: essays, focus and attention. Also in Focus and Personal Productivity, like Dark Reader. A blog, not a browser extension. Adds Web. Same 4.6 rating.
BlogFreeWeb
4.6Visit
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