🧭 UserScript & DOM Architecture

Dark Reader for Safari

Developed by Dark Reader Ltd · Version 1.5.10 (4.0 MB)

🏆Quality Score: 92/100 (A+)

Actively Maintained

★ 4.3(286 ratings)

🖥️ macOS 15.0+📱 iOS / iPadOS✨ Universal Purchase💻 Open Source

Pricing

$4.99

One-Time Purchase (No Subscription)

View on Mac / iOS App Store↗

Screenshots & Interface

Dark Reader for Safari interface screenshot 1

About

Dark Reader is an eye-care Safari extension that enables night mode by creating dark themes for websites on the fly. It inverts bright colors to make web pages high contrast and easier to read. Dark Reader integrates seamlessly with system dark mode. Adjust brightness and contrast to match your display and ambient lighting. Enable dark mode on every web page or give websites a sepia tone. Select from multiple color theme presets or create your own by customizing background and text colors. Enable or disable Dark Reader for specific websites, automatically sync with system dark mode, or detect already dark websites and leave them unchanged. Developed by the original creators of Dark Reader. Since 2014, we continuously evolve alongside modern web technologies to deliver fast and reliable dark mode support for people sensitive to bright light. A single purchase includes access to the macOS version (Safari browser) when using the same iCloud account. Dark Reader contains no ads and does not collect user data. Enable Dark Reader in Safari preferences and disable similar extensions to prevent conflicts. Enjoy browsing!

⚡ Key Performance & WebKit Highlights

Why Install Dark Reader for Safari on Safari?

Official Safari port of the legendary, highly-configurable open-source dark mode engine.

Full support for standard GM_* APIs (GM_xmlhttpRequest, GM_setValue, GM_addStyle)

Seamless one-click script installation directly from Greasy Fork and GitHub

Cross-device sync via iCloud Keychain for instant setup across Mac, iPhone, and iPad

🎯 Target Audience & Use Cases

Does This Extension Fit Your Workflow?

✓ Best Suited For

Power tinkerers who want to bypass website anti-copy restrictions, beautify GitHub, or automate routine tasks.

💎One-time purchase for $4.99, lifetime access

⚠️ Who Might Skip

Users who prefer zero-configuration out-of-the-box browser setups without managing script sources.

💡Consider exploring other alternatives if your workflow demands these features

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What's New in Version v1.5.10

Official Release Notes

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

⭐️ Verified App Store Reviews

What Real Users Say About Dark Reader for Safari

Authentic feedback and real-world ratings from Mac & iOS users

🛡️Apple Verified

★★☆☆☆

2026-10-06

worked well, but performance has suffered in the last few months

"Sometimes takes 10+ seconds to darken sites in ios 27. This defeats the entire purpose of the app."

by 01010101010101110101101010101v1.5.10

★★★★☆

2026-09-02

Amazing App but free for other browsers…

"Title says it all. Upon installing I got immediate relief to my eyes. Nonetheless, it’s a forced buy on for safari, other browsers get the extension for free. Other than that it works right away."

by ElectricWAVv2.1.10

★★★☆☆

2026-08-23

Stopped functioning properly.

"Stopped working with iOS 26.6.0. It worked flawlessly until this latest iOS version and now it takes 10-20 seconds for darkreader to apply its theme? This is on a iPhone 17 where it worked instantly prior to this specific update of iOS."

by the1truenerdv1.5.9

★★★★★

2026-08-21

Best

"It has no supscription thanks so much🥹"

by GeometryDashFan🥹🙏v1.5.9

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions About Dark Reader for Safari?

Q.Is Dark Reader for Safari free, or does it require a subscription?

Dark Reader for Safari is available as an honest One-Time Purchase for $4.99. Buy once to unlock full lifetime access, completely avoiding recurring subscription charges.

Q.How do I enable Dark Reader for Safari in macOS and iOS Safari?

On Mac (macOS): After downloading from the Mac App Store, open the application once, then launch Safari -> click "Settings" (or Preferences) in the menu bar -> select the "Extensions" tab -> locate "Dark Reader for Safari" and check the box to enable it. On iPhone/iPad (iOS): Go to iOS "Settings" -> tap "Safari" -> tap "Extensions" -> select "Dark Reader for Safari" and toggle it ON.

Q.Are GreasyFork and GitHub scripts compatible with Safari on iOS and iPadOS?

Yes! Modern Safari extensions leverage WebKit Content World isolation, allowing full user script execution on mobile iOS Safari, turning your iPhone and iPad into desktop-grade workstations.

Q.Will running multiple user scripts cause web pages to stutter?

Not unless a script uses poorly constructed endless loops. Safari isolates scripts in separate execution contexts, preventing individual script crashes from bringing down the entire browser tab.

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