It is summer, and new updates are available for the Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension. Google has updated its Chrome Web Store policies, effective 1 June 2024, requiring all Chrome extensions to use Manifest V3 technology. This new standard enhances performance, security, and privacy for users, resulting in the deprecation of Manifest V2 extensions on the Chrome Web Store. There is no issue for Chrome users, as the new Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension Manifest V3 is now available in the Chrome Web Store.
Changes in Turn Off the Lights Chrome Extension Manifest V3
The Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension, available on the stable channel, now includes several new features and improvements. It introduces these new updates:
Manifest V3
Manifest V3 is a significant evolution for Chrome extensions. One of its primary benefits is improved performance. Extensions built with Manifest V3 use a more efficient system for handling background processes and permissions, resulting in faster and more responsive browsing experiences. Additionally, security enhancements in Manifest V3 make extensions more robust against malicious attacks. By limiting the permissions that extensions can request and use, Manifest V3 reduces the potential for security vulnerabilities. Privacy is also a key focus, with Manifest V3 providing better mechanisms for managing and protecting user data.
Atmosphere Lighting
Another update is in the Atmosphere Lighting with vivid mode. When you pause the video, the glow automatically decreases and fades away. When you click the play button again, the screen glow brightens, providing a realistic effect that matches the video content.
Auto Dim
One significant update is the enhanced auto-dimming feature. When you click the play button on a video, such as those on YouTube, the web page will automatically dim, drawing your focus to the video player. This feature is designed to improve your viewing experience by minimizing distractions and creating a theater-like ambiance.
Night Mode
Night Mode has also seen substantial enhancements. It now provides a smoother and more visually appealing experience for users who prefer browsing with a darker interface. The changes ensure that your eyes experience less strain during extended browsing sessions, especially in low-light environments. Additionally, you can set images to be dimmed as well.
If you already have the stable version of the Turn Off the Lights extension installed in your browser, it will automatically update to the latest version, ensuring you have access to these new features and improvements without needing to take any additional steps. For new users looking to enhance their video viewing and overall web browsing experience, you can download the Turn Off the Lights Chrome Extension Manifest V3 from the Chrome Web Store using the following link:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/turn-off-the-lights/bfbmjmiodbnnpllbbbfblcplfjjepjdn
Feedback and Beta channel
Users in the BETA channel have been testing these new features for over a year, providing valuable feedback and helping to refine the updates before their release in the stable channel. The BETA channel remains an important part of the development process, allowing users to test upcoming features and improvements before they are widely released. This ongoing testing ensures that the Turn Off the Lights Chrome Extension Manifest V3 continues to meet user needs and maintain high performance and reliability standards.
Support development
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