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Safari Dark Mode Features
Everything You Need for the Best Safari Dark Mode
Turn Off the Lights is not just a simple safari dark mode. It is a complete browser enhancement built to give you full control over how every website looks in the dark.
Mac App Store — Apple Reviewed
Available from the official Mac App Store and iOS App Store. Apple-reviewed for security and privacy on every release.
macOS Liquid Glass Optimized
Version 4.6 features a redesigned window that complements the macOS 26 Liquid Glass aesthetic.
Dark Every Website in Safari
Night Mode applies to all websites in Safari — not just system UI — including YouTube, Reddit, and social media.
Custom Night Mode Colors
Choose background, text, link, button, and border colors. Create personalized themes using the Theme Creator.
Automatic Scheduling
Schedule Safari dark mode to activate at sunset and restore at sunrise, synced to your Mac's time zone.
Privacy First, No Data Collection
Turn Off the Lights collects no personal data. Open-source under GPLv2 with code publicly available on GitHub.
How It Works
Enable Safari 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.
Install from Mac App Store
Search 'Turn Off the Lights' in the Mac App Store and download — it's free.
Enable in Safari Settings
Open Safari → Settings → Extensions and enable Turn Off the Lights.
Open Options → Night Mode
Click the lamp icon in Safari's toolbar, or right-click it and choose Options, then go to Night Mode.
Enable Website Dark Mode
Toggle Night Mode on. All websites in Safari now load in dark mode. Customize colors and schedule to your preference.
Browser Support
One Safari 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 — Safari Dark Mode
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Safari Dark Mode
Install Turn Off the Lights from the Mac App Store, enable the extension in Safari's settings, open Options → Night Mode, and turn on the switch. All websites in Safari will load in dark mode.
Yes — Turn Off the Lights for Safari is available on the Mac App Store and supports dark mode for all websites, not just Safari's UI.
Yes. It adds a Night Mode switch directly on YouTube in Safari, plus cinema dimming, Auto HD, and Atmosphere Lighting.
Yes. Version 4.6 is fully optimized for macOS 26 and features a new main window designed to complement the macOS Liquid Glass aesthetic.
Why Turn Off the Lights
The Most Complete Safari Dark Mode Solution Available
Mac users looking for Safari dark mode typically want darkness applied to websites — not just macOS system UI. Turn Off the Lights for Safari is the solution, available directly from the Mac App Store.
Night Mode for All Websites in Safari on Mac
Safari's built-in dark mode follows macOS system appearance — and only affects Safari's own UI. Turn Off the Lights extends dark mode into every website you visit in Safari: YouTube, Reddit, Wikipedia, Apple's own support pages, and any other site.
Optimized for macOS with Liquid Glass
Turn Off the Lights for Safari version 4.6 is fully optimized for modern macOS releases including macOS 26 with a redesigned main window that complements the macOS Liquid Glass effect — making it the most polished Safari dark mode extension available.
Available from the Mac App Store
Turn Off the Lights for Safari is available directly from the Apple Mac App Store and the iOS App Store. Apple reviews every version for security and privacy compliance before release, so you can install with full confidence.
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.