Nightmode Messenger

A lightweight Nightmode theme for Facebook Messenger

What is Nightmode Messenger?

Nightmode Messenger is a Chrome extension developed by Andrew Tong, and its main feature is "A lightweight Nightmode theme for Facebook Messenger".

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Download Nightmode Messenger Extension CRX File

Download Nightmode Messenger extension files in crx format, manually install Chrome extensions in the browser, or share the crx files with friends to easily install Chrome extensions.

Extension Usage Instructions

                        ⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️
THIS EXTENSION ONLY WORKS ON messenger.com NOT DIRECTLY THROUGH FACEBOOK. Please do not leave inaccurate reviews if you are not using the correct site.

A simple, lightweight Chrome extension that enables a nightmode theme for Facebook's Messenger. This is a small side project that I am working on to provide a long-requested feature for Facebook's Messenger. If you notice any issues or would like to request features, please feel free to do so!

Update Notes:
Version 0.0.4.7
- Fixed quick action buttons color (e.g. reply, react)
- Changed initial load background color from white to a dark gray

Version 0.0.4.6
- Fixed recent update where bubbles became light gray
- Added dark colour to chat screen while loading in

Version 0.0.4.5
- Fixed white border around message entry field

Version 0.0.4.4
- Fixed chat message colours due to Facebook updating their CSS variable sources

Version 0.0.4.3
- Updated scroll bar to match dark mode theme within conversations (thanks Josh)

Version 0.0.4.2
- Updated some overrides not working (search panel, emoji search panel, etc.)

Version 0.0.4.1
- Fixed some icons not inverting colour (e.g. "Search in Conversation", Windows Messenger App icon)

Version 0.0.4.0
- Added full nightmode support for Messenger redesign
- Note: If Facebook is aiming to transition everyone to the redesign, I will shift towards releasing updates only for the new version of Messenger. The extension will still be backwards compatible with the old version of Messenger, unless it causes issues.

Version 0.0.3.2
- Removed bug with clicking popup showing an error message.

Version 0.0.3.1
- Updated permissions to minimal level for store policy update compliance.

Version 0.0.3.0
- Fixed colouring for names in group chats and in search
- Added new preview screenshots

Version 0.0.2.9
- Fixed colouring for event invitations and reminders

Version 0.0.2.8
- Hotfix for replies background styling

Version 0.0.2.7
- Updated tooltip colour for message box

Version 0.0.2.6
- Update to match Facebook's Messenger facelift (sorry about the delay, just received the update myself!)
- Updated colours on names, icons, reaction backgrounds, and menus
- Fixed border issues and improved hover colours to be clearer in nightmode

Version 0.0.2.5
- Hotfix to received link embed text colour

Version 0.0.2.4
- Visibility update to mentions and links
- Updated search titles/headers
- Fixed single emoji messages (removed chat bubble background)
- Minor updates to vertical and horizontal dividers
- Backend cleanup (removed nonfunctional popup feature - still in development)

Version 0.0.2.3
- Hotfix for reply feature
- Link embeds visual update
- Dividers in main chat window and "Shared Photos" improved

Version 0.0.2.2
- Improved differentiation between read and unread messages for visibility
- Support for Messenger's new "reply" feature
- Viewing images enhanced with translucent background
- Image preview grid colour updated
- Mini-menus (e.g. games, GIF, stickers, etc.) have been updated to support night mode
- Link embeds and previews improved

Special thanks to Marko and Martin                    

Extension Basic Information

Name Nightmode Messenger Nightmode Messenger
ID idblamhdnimnenghjcnidjijkjclfhjf
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/nightmode-messenger/idblamhdnimnenghjcnidjijkjclfhjf
Description A lightweight Nightmode theme for Facebook Messenger
File Size 28.79 KB
Installation Count 1,312
Current Version 0.0.4.7
Last Updated 2024-02-20
Publish Date 2019-12-30
Rating 4.52/5 Total 21 Ratings
Developer Andrew Tong
Email [email protected]
Payment Type free
Supported Languages en
manifest.json
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    "name": "Nightmode Messenger",
    "short_name": "Nightmode Messenger",
    "version": "0.0.4.7",
    "description": "A lightweight Nightmode theme for Facebook Messenger",
    "icons": {
        "16": "images\/nightModeIcon16.png",
        "32": "images\/nightModeIcon32.png",
        "48": "images\/nightModeIcon48.png",
        "128": "images\/nightModeIcon128.png"
    },
    "action": {
        "default_icon": {
            "16": "images\/nightModeIcon16.png",
            "32": "images\/nightModeIcon32.png",
            "48": "images\/nightModeIcon48.png",
            "128": "images\/nightModeIcon128.png"
        }
    },
    "content_scripts": [
        {
            "css": [
                "styles.css"
            ],
            "matches": [
                "https:\/\/www.messenger.com\/*"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "manifest_version": 3
}