Speaking of DuckDuckGo, it too has an Android browser, which doesn't track you at all and automatically ramps up all web connections to the highest security possible. Brave emphasizes privacy, blocking all third-party ads and trackers and making the DuckDuckGo search engine the default.Īnd Firefox is in a class of its own, offering a huge number of browser extensions and nearly infinite customization, as well as a picture-in-picture mode and a detachable search widget.
Vivaldi packs in a QR-code reader and note-taking applet and captures full web pages. Edge lets you quickly organize information and finds shopping deals for you (if you're in the U.S.) Opera compresses data to save on your cellular plan and load pages more quickly, and also offers a VPN-like proxy service for more private browsing. Likewise, Firefox, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi and Microsoft Edge sync across platforms and deliver lots of useful features. (The original Android "Browser" has been deprecated.)Ĭhrome syncs well between its mobile and desktop versions, offers secure data storage for credit-card numbers, saves your passwords and blocks pop-up ads and malicious ads. Fortunately, it's the default browser on most Android phones. To temporarily disable DarkReader, go to the Add-on page, tap on the said add-on and hit disable.We tested nearly a dozen different Android browsers, but Google Chrome still came out on top as the best all-around choice. What's more, you can also fiddle with the brightness and contrast. If you want DarkReader enabled on your most-frequented sites by default, you can enter the URL under the 'Invert listed only' list. To access this list, tap on the three-dot button, select DarkReader and enter the URLs under Site List. It applies a system-wide theme across Firefox, giving you one of the best dark mode experiences For instance, if you'd like the Google home page to remain white, enter the said URL in the 'Not invert listed' list.
It's my go-to extension for Chrome on my desktop.Īs we mentioned above, it has a bunch of customization options. The good thing about DarkReader is it applies a system-wide theme across Firefox, giving you one of the best dark mode experiences. Once enabled, it immediately inverts the color of the screen. This nifty add-on packs a bunch of customization options including the one which lets you set the dark mode for a few specific websites. So, if you are looking for customization options, you can give the following add-on a shot.ĭarkReader is one of the few add-ons which does more than it advertises. Other than that, Dark Mode gives you the option to enable or disable the add-on, and that's pretty much it. However, I couldn't get it to work on my Android Pie device. It has an option to change the color of the screen to True Black, Coffee Black, or Orange Black. However, it doesn't have any customization tricks up its sleeves. This add-on gets the basic job done, i.e. Having done that, tap on the three-dot button > Dark Mode to activate it. Now, search for Dark Mode, and hit the Add to Firefox button once you locate it.
To install it, tap on the three-dot menu and select Add-ons > Browse all Firefox Add-ons. It's a no-frills app that provides a basic reading experience.Īfter enabling the add-on, it will start to transform all your pages instantly. The one aptly named Dark Mode should be your first destination. You would rather want everything automated, and third-party Firefox add-ons are your best bet. Switching on the Reading Mode for every website is not a cup of tea. It's a one-tap solution which plays a big part in saving your phone's battery life as well as your eyes. I loved this method for its simplicity and ease of use. If you are not happy with the outcome (on some pages), all you need to do is tap on the Reading mode icon. However, you can give it a try on your phone. On my OnePlus 6T, the sepia mode didn't seem to work as expected. Apart from these settings, you can change the fonts and font size as per your liking. This is a one-time setup, and unless you uninstall the app or reset your device, the setting should hold for that particular website. Now, all you have to do is tap on the Aa button at the bottom-right corner, select Dark and Ta-Da!
This will immediately transfer your page's looks and layout. All you have to do is open a website of your choice and tap on the Reader View icon at the address bar. It removes the color, style, and layout from the web pages for better readability. Reading Mode is similar to Chrome's Simplified view. To enable dark mode on Firefox, we will take help of the Reading Mode. Many times, add-ons just stop working either due to updates or in some cases, they throw a 404 error. You don't have to depend on any third-party add-ons. This is one of the easiest and the simplest method.