[Duplicated]Dark Mode

[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.

[dqtlau]

dqtlau last edited by

I absolutely love this new browser! I've been using Opera for a while and since I knew about Opera Air I moved to this one.
But here's the thing, I work mostly at night and having this bright white screen hurts my eyes, and even more having sensory issues making this bright screen even more uncomfortable. I'm thinking about moving back to Opera GX only because of the Dark Mode, but it would be a pity.
I'd love to have the dark mode here and it would be the best browser for me.

[Mlipka]

Mlipka Opera last edited by

We hear you guys.
As I mentioned, we are working on improvements of this situation, so that it aligns with AIR's esthetics and minimalistic design.

[MomoTrader809]

MomoTrader809 @Mlipka last edited by

@Mlipka its your company do what you want. We are all Opera fans so that we take the time to come on here and give our suggestions. Everyone knows that there is no one size fits all browser (that's why there are options to personalize). It's ok. AIR is meant for a specific group of people. For those of us on the spectrum who can't be over stimulated we will have to use other options and do mediation, bell sounds, and soothing on our own, LOL. It's cool really, don't put yourself out. Also I'm on the waiting list for Perplexity's Comet browser so this maybe a non issue soon. Peace.

[clay-177]

clay-177 last edited by

Need Dark mode, my eyeballs are burning out of their sockets, light mode doesn't make me feel more "mindful" at all!

[gaboruklem]

gaboruklem last edited by

I think this would be enough for most of us regarding the entire browser and would fit perfectly with the Air.

[tadeonkipp23]

tadeonkipp23 @Mlipka last edited by

@Mlipka okay you’re making it sound like it takes months to implement dark mode. As a UI designer, it’s literally just setting a couple of elements that are currently set to a RGBA values like FF00000, and making them black. It can literally be done in 10 minutes tops with a couple of lines.

Then you place a button in the settings menu that switches the values, a light appearance button, and a dark button appearance button. Which switches the RBGA values on the fly to whatever button you press.

I’m telling you how it’s done, because you’re making it sound like it’s some grandiose high budget feature. It’s just ten damn lines of code and a simple update. But yeah, this browser is literally unusable without it. So maybe fix it??? It would attract a lot more users. Look at any screenshot of an OS in 2025, twitter, Reddit etc No One Uses Light mode anymore!!!

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @tadeonkipp23 last edited by

@tadeonkipp23 Nope, that's not correct. What have been said is that Opera Air was designed to have light mode only (the same was Opera GX was designed to have dark mode only) and that changing it requires rethinking all the project and can't be done in a couple of days.

Opera GX got a light mode after some years, maybe Opera Air got a dark mode in the future.

[samfourie]

samfourie last edited by

I find it deeply disappointing that after almost a year that Opera Air was released, there still is not a proper Dark theme for both the interface and the menus. I mean... it's not like they don't know how to do it? Is this just another browser to experiment with? For goodness sake, I love the interface and its workings... but get a dark mode already. I can now understand what Vivaldi was born from your stubbornness to keep the user in mind.

[MomoTrader809]

MomoTrader809 last edited by leocg

This thread is the best! My fellow dark moders Unite!!! I'm just using regular Opera. It's coo, although I have recently started using MS Edge and I got to tell you, they are getting it pretty good as far as browsers go.

[parasit]

parasit last edited by

Browser is great but burn my eyes... Dark (darker?) mode please...
Themes are ok, but all top menuses are still to bright.