Turn Off the Lights

The entire page will be fading to dark, so you can watch the videos as if you were in the cinema. Works for YouTube™ and beyond.
What is Turn Off the Lights?
Turn Off the Lights is a powerful Edge add-on that creates a cinematic atmosphere for watching online videos. It dims everything on the web page except for the video, bringing your focus to the content that matters most. With additional customization options, it offers a comfortable and enhanced viewing experience for video lovers, dark mode enthusiasts, and eye protection advocates.

Add-on stats

By: Stefan vd
Users: 427,011
Rating: 3.90 (125)
Version: 4.4.10 (Last updated: 2024-07-28)
Creation date: 2021-02-21
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 8.52M

Other platforms

Turn Off the Lights (v4.4.6)
4.49 (47) 3,000
Turn Off the Lights for Firefox (v4.4.5.0)
4.56 (671) 45,993
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Immerse yourself in a cinematic atmosphere while watching videos online with Turn Off the Lights. This powerful browser extension dims everything on the web page except for the video you are watching, bringing your focus to the content that matters most.

🏆🥇 Turn Off the Lights browser extension has also been featured on several popular websites, including Lifehacker, CNET, ZDNet, BuzzFeed, and PC World. With its growing popularity and positive feedback, it is no surprise that the Turn Off the Lights browser extension has become one of the most popular and trusted browser extensions in the market.

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Enjoy a simplified browsing experience with the Turn Off the Lights browser extension. With just one click on the lamp button, your page will smoothly fade into darkness, focusing automatically on the video. Another click restores the page to its original state. Explore additional customization options on the Turn Off the Lights Options page to tailor your viewing experience to your preferences.

Turn Off the Lights is a lightweight and useful add-on designed for a more comfortable watching experience. It is more than just a dimming tool; it is your gateway to an enhanced viewing experience tailored for three key types of users:

  • Video Lovers: Whether you are binge-watching your favorite series or catching up on the latest viral clips, Turn Off the Lights creates the perfect ambiance for uninterrupted viewing pleasure.
  • Dark Mode Enthusiasts: Embrace the dark side of browsing with Turn Off the Lights, converting all websites into your personalized dark mode theme.
  • Eye Protection Advocates: Shield your eyes from harsh screen glare and blue light emissions. With its accessibility features, Turn Off the Lights helps prioritize your visual health while you enjoy your favorite online content. Plus, keep the dark layer always enabled, even when you click on a hyperlink.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effective for dark mode and enhancing video backgrounds
  • Works well for streaming videos without buffering
  • Customizable settings for user preference
  • Free to use with promotional offers like permanent bandwidth
  • Highly recommended by users for its functionality
Cons
  • Not compatible with certain platforms like PDFs
  • Some users experienced it not working as expected
  • Presence of a button that may obstruct viewing
  • Zoom function is reported to be buggy
  • Can dull white screens and affect visibility on some pages
Most mentioned
  • Works exactly as it should.
  • The plugin is highly useful.
  • Issues with specific functionalities like the zoom and atmosphere lighting.
  • Offers good streaming performance for videos.
  • Complaints about it not working on certain pages.
Recent reviews
Die Funktion Atmosphere Lighting funktioniert nicht.
by Mike, 2024-04-27

just dulls a white screen so I can't see the page. dose not work
by Raymond, 2024-04-22

终于找到一个可以免费看谷歌和youtube的扩展了 直接搜索 ilink网络加速器 请叫我雷锋.
by B23648, 2024-01-07
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Risk impact

Turn Off the Lights requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Turn Off the Lights has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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