Turn Off the Lights for Safari
Developed by Stefan Van Damme · Version 4.7.2 (35.8 MB)
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Why Install Turn Off the Lights for Safari on Safari?
Dims the whole web page to focus comfortably on the video you are watching.
Directly hooks into HTML5 Video MediaSource without re-encoding video frames
Unlocks native macOS / iOS Picture-in-Picture (PiP) even on restricted sites
Provides instant keyboard shortcuts for fine-grained playback speed (0.25x - 4.0x)
Does This Extension Fit Your Workflow?
✓ Best Suited For
Binge-watchers, online course learners, and YouTube power users who want seamless floating PiP and fine playback control.
⚠️ Who Might Skip
Users exclusively watching DRM-protected proprietary Silverlight or old Flash video players.
What's New in Version v4.7.2
What Real Users Say About Turn Off the Lights for Safari
Authentic feedback and real-world ratings from Mac & iOS users
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Love this extension
"This extension darkens the safari web browser and I love it because it helps with the brightness that hurts my eyes."
화면 전체를 어둡게 할 뿐 전혀 쓸모가 없습니다.
"사파리 화면에 검정색 어두운 필름을 올려둔 것 처럼 작동합니다. 게다가 화면을 어디든 클릭하면 다시 원상태로 돌아옵니다. 이런걸 왜 만들었는지 모르겠네요."
Now Broken?
"Used to work really well, but maybe the new iOS 26.6 broke it…no longer shows up in my settings (in Safari extensions) for me to enable/disable. Hope they fix it soon so I can enjoy online stories again."
Got Questions About Turn Off the Lights for Safari?
Q.Is Turn Off the Lights for Safari free, or does it require a subscription?
Turn Off the Lights for Safari is 100% free to download on the Apple App Store without predatory weekly subscription traps. You can install and use it across your Mac and iPhone Safari browsers.
Q.How do I enable Turn Off the Lights 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 "Turn Off the Lights for Safari" and check the box to enable it. On iPhone/iPad (iOS): Go to iOS "Settings" -> tap "Safari" -> tap "Extensions" -> select "Turn Off the Lights for Safari" and toggle it ON.
Q.Can I watch YouTube or Bilibili in PiP without paying for premium subscriptions?
Yes. The extension triggers Safari native webkitSetPresentationMode("picture-in-picture") directly on the video element, bypassing artificial soft-locks enforced by web players.
Q.Does speed controller distort audio pitch when watching at 2.0x or 3.0x?
No. WebKit includes built-in real-time pitch preservation (SoundTouch algorithm). Voices remain natural and easily comprehensible even when speeding through technical tutorials.
Maximize Your Productivity on macOS & iOS
Hold the Command key while dragging the Picture-in-Picture window on macOS to snap it anywhere on your desktop freely.
Turn Off the Lights for Safari Quality & Health Audit
Evaluated across verified App Store reputation, pricing ethics, update cadence, and native footprint.
★ 4.1 / 5.0 with 59 verified reviews
Open Source (Community Verified)
v4.7.2 - Actively Maintained
35.8 MB package size, Official developer site
Technical Specifications & App Store Metadata
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Turn Off the Lights for Safari is the premier 1-to-1 Safari replacement for Chrome's Turn Off the Lights, saving battery and system RAM.
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