SoftText by Mohammad Uzair
Reduce glare on dark websites by replacing harsh white text with a softer reading color.
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About this extension
SoftText makes dark websites easier on the eyes by replacing harsh near-white text with a softer reading color.
Features
Privacy
SoftText does not collect, store, or transmit personal data. User settings are saved locally in browser storage only.
Notes
SoftText works best on dark pages where pure white text feels too sharp during long reading sessions. It does not modify canvas-rendered text, cross-origin iframes, Firefox internal pages, or PDF viewers.
Features
- Softens bright text on dark pages to reduce eye strain
- Lets users choose the replacement color and sensitivity
- Can replace both text and icons
- Includes a global on/off toggle and a per-site toggle
- Supports site exceptions
- Stores all settings locally in the browser
- Includes dark and light popup themes
Privacy
SoftText does not collect, store, or transmit personal data. User settings are saved locally in browser storage only.
Notes
SoftText works best on dark pages where pure white text feels too sharp during long reading sessions. It does not modify canvas-rendered text, cross-origin iframes, Firefox internal pages, or PDF viewers.
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Permissions and data
Required permissions:
- Access your data for all websites
Optional permissions:
- Access your data for all websites
Data collection:
- The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
More information
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- Version
- 2.2.0
- Size
- 35.83 KB
- Last updated
- 17 days ago (Apr 9, 2026)
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- License
- MIT License
- Privacy Policy
- Read the privacy policy for this add-on
- Version History
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