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Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension version 4.6

The Turn Off the Lights browser extension version 4.6 is here, bringing exciting new features, smarter performance, and better compatibility across all major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Naver Whale, Yandex, Samsung Internet, or any other supported Chromium browser.

Whether you use it for Night Mode, AutoStop, or video customization, this release takes your browsing experience to the next level, and it is 100% free and Open-Source.

Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension version 4.6 New Features

🎨 Advanced Night Mode Customization

You now have more control over Night Mode. Choose specific elements, such as background, text, hyperlinks, buttons, or borders, that you want to convert to dark mode or not, exactly how you want them.

• New Night Mode Standard Theme using CSS filter for universal compatibility (works on 100% of websites)
• Smart detection automatically skips Night Mode if a website already supports Dark Mode
• You can now choose to apply your Night Mode theme color only to dark or black text
• Create your own Night Mode theme using the Theme Creator. Here you can create your own Night Mode theme

• Browse pre-made themes here. Where you see it is categorized in Dark Themes, Light Themes, and Seasonal Themes

🖥️ Smarter Video Enhancements

• Option to fill the HTML5 video to the full screen, which can cut off the video content on the left and right sides
• If you use the Video Toolbar feature with the zoom side panel, it has an improved zoom engine to zoom smoothly in and out within the content of the video player
• Fixed initial video screenshot not visible when using the zoom in/out rotate buttons
• Improved the Zoom side panel in the Video Toolbar, allowing continuous zooming, rotation, and movement when you press and hold the control buttons
• Persistent Zoom Level even when entering/exiting full-screen mode
• Fixes for YouTube subtitles can be moved, and video screenshots are not displaying correctly
• Dynamic background fish tank for an extra touch of ambiance

⚙️ Better Control & Performance

• Open the specific Options page directly via URL (turnoffthelights://?action=options&tab=nightmode)
• Enhanced AutoStop feature now detects videos inside Shadow DOM
• Added a new Options context menu for the Safari and Firefox browsers, allowing quick access to the Turn Off the Lights Options page
• In the Options page in the Advanced Options tab, there is a new button to open the page where you can customize the shortcut keys
• AutoDim affects only videos that meet the specified minimum width and height
• Updated Chart.js library (v4) for accurate usage analytics

🍎 Safari Extension Improvements

Safari users get a big upgrade in this release! The Turn Off the Lights for Safari version 4.6 is fully optimized for macOS 26 with a sleek new main window that complements the Liquid Glass effect.

What’s New for Safari:

• Customize keyboard shortcuts for Light Off and Night Mode

• New Options menu when right-clicking the lamp icon. So you can instantly access the Turn Off the Lights Options page in Safari. Other web browsers such as Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, and Naver Whale have already the “Options” since their first web browser version.

• When using the Safari web browser with the Atmosphere Lightning Vivid Effect, you saw previously time the glow effect is part cut off, where the outer box did not update the glow to match the video content. That is fixed in this latest release, so you have a smooth, realistic glow effect around the video player

Support Our FREE and Open-Source Work

The Turn Off the Lights browser extension is built for users like you to create the best video and web experience in your favorite browser. It is a unique extension, and no other browser extension offers the same experience for its users. The extension is completely free and Open-Source, available even on Safari, with no in-app purchases or hidden costs.

If you love what we do:

• ⭐ Leave a 5-star review in your browser’s extension store. Your support motivates us to continue improving and enhancing your browsing experience.
• 💵 Make a small contribution to support ongoing development and keep the extension available for everyone.
• 🌍 Join our translator community to help make Turn Off the Lights available in more languages.
• 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for the newest updates, tips, and tricks to get the most out of Turn Off the Lights.

Thank you for being part of our growing community, and enjoy the Turn Off the Lights browser extension version 4.6!

If you have ever tried reading a website late at night, you know the struggle. Bright backgrounds, tired eyes, and maybe even that guilty feeling of draining your laptop or phone battery when you just wanted a calm browsing experience. That is where the OLED night mode extension comes in. It is not just about flipping white to black. It is about creating a healthier, more immersive way to surf the web, while also unlocking the hidden benefits of your OLED screen.

Why OLED Screens Need Something Different

Most people know about dark mode. However, fewer people realize that OLED displays (the type used in many smartphones, tablets, and even high-end laptops) function differently from traditional LCD screens. Instead of using a backlight for all pixels, OLEDs light up each pixel individually. That means black pixels are literally off.

Here is the secret: a well-designed OLED night mode extension does not just dim the screen, it smartly switches large areas of white into deep black, which on OLED means those pixels are not using any power at all. The result of this OLED Night Mode extension?

• Battery savings: A true black OLED night mode can extend browsing time significantly.
• Less eye strain: Not just dimmer light, but softer contrast that feels natural.
• Better focus: The background fades away, letting you concentrate on the content.

What devices use OLED?

• The Surface Pro has an OLED display, depending on the model and configuration. The newer 13-inch Surface Pro models can be configured with an optional OLED PixelSense display, while the smaller 12-inch models use an LCD screen.
• MacBook Pros currently use Liquid Retina XDR displays, which are based on mini-LED technology, not OLED.

The Solution: Chrome Extension + Chrome Theme

The good news? You do not need to search endlessly for an OLED-specific extension. The Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension already includes a powerful Night Mode feature, making it the perfect OLED night mode extension for your browser. And with the Complete Black Chrome theme, you will enjoy a true 100% pure solid black experience.

Unlike paid and basic dark mode add-ons, Turn Off the Lights goes further:

• It provides a true black theme for OLED screens, helping save battery life.
• It intelligently adapts to different websites, so text stays readable while the background goes dark.
• It works seamlessly across YouTube, social media, news sites, and more.
• You can customize brightness, color temperature, and even schedule night mode to activate automatically.

How to Enable OLED Dark Mode in Turn Off the Lights

Get the Complete Black Chrome theme:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/complete-black-theme-for/ojocmeabgojddapjkfbdbmpeoodhepgd

Get the Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/turn-off-the-lights/bfbmjmiodbnnpllbbbfblcplfjjepjdn

Getting an OLED-optimized dark mode is quick and simple. Here are the steps:

1. Open the Turn Off the Lights Options page. You can do this by right-clicking on the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar and selecting Options.
2. Click on the “Night Mode” tab. This is where all the settings for dark mode are located.
3. Set the background to 100% solid black. This ensures OLED pixels are turned completely off, giving you maximum battery savings and the deepest contrast possible.
4. Enable the Night Mode feature. Toggle it on to activate dark browsing across all websites.
5. You are done! Now you have a true OLED night mode extension running in your Chrome browser.

With just these few clicks, you unlock a browsing experience that feels calmer, saves energy, and looks beautiful on OLED screens.

Everyday Scenarios Where It Shines

• Late-night reading: Articles on news sites or blogs become more like reading on a Kindle than staring into a flashlight.
• Streaming videos: Dark mode blends the website background into the video frame, making movies and shows more immersive.
• Working on documents: Your productivity tools look calmer, and your laptop battery lasts longer during meetings or travel.
• Social media browsing: No more harsh whites while scrolling endlessly through your feed at night.

And because it is part of the Turn Off the Lights browser extension, you also get extra tools, like the ability to dim the entire webpage around a video, creating a cinema-like effect.

A Small Change, a Big Difference

It’s easy to underestimate how much impact a single browser extension can have on your daily routine. But the Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension with Night Mode is not just a cosmetic tweak. It is a thoughtful way of matching your browsing habits with the strengths of modern OLED displays.

For anyone who spends time online after dark, or just wants to squeeze more hours out of their battery, this is one of the simplest, most practical upgrades you can make. And you can customize the background, text, and hyperlink color with a double click on the lamp button in your toolbar.

So the next time you are about to dim your screen and squint through another late-night browsing session, remember: there is a smarter way. Install the Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension, enable Night Mode, set the background to 100% solid black, and enjoy the true benefits of an OLED night mode extension.