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Opera Dark Mode Features
Everything You Need for the Best Opera Dark Mode
Turn Off the Lights is not just a simple opera dark mode. It is a complete browser enhancement built to give you full control over how every website looks in the dark.
Official Opera Add-ons Store
Listed at addons.opera.com — reviewed, verified, and updated automatically through Opera's extension system.
Dark Mode for All Websites
Night Mode applies to every website in Opera — not just the browser UI. Consistent dark mode everywhere you browse.
Full Color Customization
Choose custom background, text, link, button, and border colors. Build and share Night Mode themes with the Theme Creator.
Cinema Lamp Mode
Dim any webpage around a video in Opera for a true cinema-style viewing experience on YouTube and other video sites.
Sunrise/Sunset Auto-Switch
Schedule Opera dark mode to turn on at sunset and off at sunrise automatically, synced to your local time.
Open Source, No Ads
GPLv2 open-source. No data collection, no advertising, no subscriptions — ever.
How It Works
Enable Opera Dark Mode in Under 30 Seconds
Turn Off the Lights is available in every major browser store and takes less than 30 seconds to install and activate. No configuration needed — it works instantly.
Open Opera Add-ons Store
Go to addons.opera.com and search for 'Turn Off the Lights', or click the install button above.
Click Add to Opera
Confirm the installation prompt in Opera. Takes under 10 seconds.
Open Options → Night Mode
Right-click the lamp icon in Opera's toolbar and select Options → Night Mode tab.
Enable & Customize
Toggle Night Mode on. Customize colors and set your preferred schedule for automatic switching.
Browser Support
One Opera Dark Mode Extension. Every Browser.
Turn Off the Lights is available across all major desktop browsers. Install it in one browser and your Night Mode settings sync automatically to others.
⬇ Install Free — Opera Dark Mode
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Opera Dark Mode
Install Turn Off the Lights from the Opera Add-ons store, open Options → Night Mode, and enable the switch. All websites in Opera will load in dark mode.
Yes — it is listed on the official Opera Add-ons store at addons.opera.com. It is free, open-source, and has been available for Opera since 2009.
Yes. Turn Off the Lights adds a Night Mode switch on YouTube, cinema dimming, Auto HD, and Atmosphere Lighting — all in Opera.
Yes. In the Night Mode options, you can set a time schedule or enable automatic sunrise/sunset switching based on your local time.
Why Turn Off the Lights
The Most Complete Opera Dark Mode Solution Available
Opera users searching for Opera dark mode want darkness everywhere — not just in Opera's sidebar or menu. Turn Off the Lights applies Night Mode to every website you open in Opera, in real time.
Opera Night Mode for All Websites
Opera's built-in dark theme covers the browser shell. Turn Off the Lights extends dark mode to every single webpage you visit in Opera — applying your chosen dark colors to backgrounds, text, links, and buttons across all sites automatically.
Available from the Official Opera Add-ons Store
Turn Off the Lights is listed on the official Opera Add-ons store and has been available for Opera users since the extension was first developed. Install it directly from addons.opera.com in one click — no developer mode, no sideloading required.
Cinema Mode Video Viewing in Opera
Turn Off the Lights was originally built as a cinema dimming tool for Opera users. Click the lamp icon on any Opera page with a video — YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, Dailymotion — and the background fades to black while the video stays lit. Opera dark mode and cinema mode combined.
Open Source, Private, and Free — Always
Turn Off the Lights collects no personal data, displays no advertising, and charges nothing. The extension is fully open-source under the GNU General Public License Version 2 (GPLv2), with its complete source code available on GitHub for anyone to inspect. It has been in continuous development since 2009 and remains one of the most trusted browser extensions available, with millions of active users across all major browsers. Stefan Van Damme is the solo developer and has maintained the extension with monthly updates for over 15 years.