[Duplicated]Dark Mode

[Ray472]

Ray472 last edited by

Nowadays we spent a lot of time on the screens and how can you say you are helping users get relief with mindfulness while not including dark mode integration? opera air needs dark mode extensions cant modify everything like tab bar and toolbar. Also a dark glassy transparent look on dark mode is note possible when using dark mode extensions. A mindfulness browser should also care for our eyes!!!

[kiannnnnn]

kiannnnnn last edited by

i love the browser but sadly i,ll not be using it cause of the not having dark mode
how do people use this for more than two hours and not get blind?

[gaboruklem]

gaboruklem last edited by

I don't quite understand this "brighter makes you happier" thing. I'm sure there's some background to it, but in IT, I don't think it has significance. We're already in twilight here, I just installed Opera Air for the first time and it almost burned out my brain

For me, a bright display is often more irritating, while a darker one is more relaxing. This is especially relevant if you're using a stronger monitor, although even if I turn down the brightness, I still have to squint at bright displays.

I'm really looking forward to dark mode because it seems to be a good browser overall

[flufiee]

flufiee last edited by

I had been using Opera GX, but design wasn't my type, so after updating windows decided to download Opera Air due to pretty interface, but there wasn't dark theme. I think that will be great to add theme selection in the future(

[itsyaboiyxs]

itsyaboiyxs @mohamedsalah last edited by

@mohamedsalah please vro we need the dark mode

[Kyctarnik]

Kyctarnik last edited by

+1 vote for dark mode.

[edogio]

edogio last edited by

If you are an Opera employer, note that some users just prefer dark mode to avoid excess light, specially the blue one. This is also related to healthy people! To keep these people here (we are a lot!), this is a crucial point. The mindfulness approach is amazing, but lets evolve with some inclusion? You are missing public in this case. Thank you!

[sqwib]

sqwib last edited by

I would love a dark mode, I've been using opera air and have been loving it so far but it's just sadly too bright...

[Etherkell]

Etherkell last edited by

I recently started using Opera Air and the biggest feature that bugs me from using this browser is that there is no dark mode option in the settings. I've used dark mode for so long that I can't stand looking at these white backgrounds, it hurts my eyes. Please add dark mode.

[bdavidv]

bdavidv last edited by leocg

yes, plis. dark Mode. we all want that function qwq

[mariusbolik]

mariusbolik last edited by

For a quick workaround you can use TamperMonkey to activate Dark Mode on websites by default:

1. Install Tampermonkey
   Go to: Tampermonkey for Opera
   Click Add to Opera

2. Create a New Script
   Click the Tampermonkey icon in your toolbar
   Choose Create a new script...

3. Paste the Script Below
   Replace the default template with this code:

// ==UserScript==
// @name         Force prefers-color-scheme: dark
// @namespace    http://tampermonkey.net/
// @version      1.0
// @description  Forces websites to use dark mode by overriding prefers-color-scheme
// @author       YourName
// @match        *://*/*
// @grant        none
// @run-at       document-start
// ==/UserScript==

(function() {
    'use strict';

    // Override matchMedia to force dark mode
    const originalMatchMedia = window.matchMedia;
    window.matchMedia = function(query) {
        if (query === '(prefers-color-scheme: dark)') {
            return {
                matches: true,
                media: query,
                onchange: null,
                addListener: function() {},
                removeListener: function() {},
                addEventListener: function() {},
                removeEventListener: function() {},
                dispatchEvent: function() { return false; }
            };
        }
        if (query === '(prefers-color-scheme: light)') {
            return {
                matches: false,
                media: query,
                onchange: null,
                addListener: function() {},
                removeListener: function() {},
                addEventListener: function() {},
                removeEventListener: function() {},
                dispatchEvent: function() { return false; }
            };
        }
        return originalMatchMedia(query);
    };

    // Optional: Set color-scheme via CSS as well
    const style = document.createElement('style');
    style.innerHTML = `
        html {
            color-scheme: dark !important;
        }
    `;
    document.documentElement.appendChild(style);
})();

4. Save the Script
   Click File > Save or use Ctrl + S

Now all websites that support dark mode should be dark by default.

[Mlipka]

Mlipka Opera @mariusbolik last edited by

@mariusbolik Before installing complex script, we can suggest using this plugin for now:

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dark-mode-night-eye/alncdjedloppbablonallfbkeiknmkdi

We tested it ourselves and it works pretty well.

[drakemjordan]

drakemjordan last edited by

Just switched over from Opera GX and I absolutely love the relaxing feel of this browser so far. But nothing breaks that feeling faster than having a solid white web page burn my eyes. I've added the dark reader extension, used a custom dark background for the speed dial, and even forced the dark mode flag. This doesn't fix the solid white "easy setup" tab, "sidebar" tab, or the dedicated settings page. Additionally, this causes the screen to flash solid white for a whole second whenever a new webpage is loading, which is absolutely blinding. I want to like this browser so much, but this one feature makes or breaks it for me unfortunately.

[Mlipka]

Mlipka Opera @drakemjordan last edited by

@drakemjordan Thanks for the details! We're carefully analyzing this subject.

[orikx23]

orikx23 @Mlipka last edited by

@Mlipka I hope the Opera Team can get that done. Its now 3 Month. I think im gonna swith to another Browser who supports Dark mode. It dosent even need a typical "Dark Mode" Just make the bars and icons in a darker color than white. everytime i open my Browser it Burns out my eyeballs. pls get that done or people like me will just switch to another browser I like that Browser alot bur right now its not useable. Sry for my bad english

[orikx23]

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[MomoTrader809]

MomoTrader809 @Mlipka last edited by

@Mlipka the complaint is that Bright is too bright and it stresses us out. If Opera is dead set against dark mode can I get a soft medium mode so that my retinas don't get burned out. I'll be blind by the time Opera fixes this. I'm on my third pair of sunglasses. This is like lasix surgery here.

[Mlipka]

Mlipka Opera @MomoTrader809 last edited by

Hey @MomoTrader809

Imagine a world in which you can have a lasix surgery just looking at the screen!

But, jokes aside, we're working on improvements in this area. They should be available in near future.

In the meantime, can you let us know, if you're using an OLED monitor? Do you experience such brightness with any wallpaper or some specific? Any details are highly appreciated.

[MomoTrader809]

MomoTrader809 @Mlipka last edited by

@Mlipka just a regular cheap Lenovo monitor. Its fine during the day, but at night its just too bright, it resets my sleep patterns! I've gone back to regular Opera so it's fine. Dark mode rules! lol

[deniskoroskin]

deniskoroskin last edited by deniskoroskin

Sorry, I gave it a fair shot, had Opera Air installed for about 2 months. I hated every second of using it without the dark mode. Please tag me if or when OA gets a dark mode. Until then, uninstalled and back to Chrome.

Edit: honestly I'm baffled at the absolute lack of understanding that some people prefer dark mode. The absolute disconnect and "we know better" attitude will not win you users loyalty.