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Best alternatives to Blue light filter (2026)

10 Chrome extensions that do a similar job to Blue light filter, closest first. Each shows real store users, its rating, how recently it was updated and how many permissions it asks for.

Blue light filter today

≈10K users1.9★ from 38 ratingsNot updated for 4+ years2 permissions

Blue light filter alternatives, compared

  1. 1

    Blue Light Filter

    One-click blue light filter and eye protector. A gentle screen dimmer for comfortable night mode with blue light reduction.

    ≈3K users5.0★ from 12 ratingsUpdated 8 months ago5 permissions
    • About 3.3× fewer users than Blue light filter
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (5 vs 2)
  2. 2

    Screen Dimmer – Blue Light Filter

    Use Screen Dimmer – Blue Light Filter for brightness control on any web page — adjust brightness and cut blue light glare

    ≈1K users5.0★ from 4 ratings1 permissions
    • About 10× fewer users than Blue light filter
    • Asks for fewer permissions (1 vs 2)
    • Listed under Tools
  3. 3

    Dark Mode — Night Reader & Blue Light Filter

    Automatic dark mode for all websites + blue-light filter. Customize themes, reduce eye strain — fast, private Chrome extension.

    ≈30K users4.0★ from 547 ratingsUpdated 14 months ago5 permissions
    • About 3.0× more users than Blue light filter
    • Rated 2.1 stars higher
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (5 vs 2)
  4. 4

    Web Color Filter

    Apply color filters to your web pages. Multiple dark mode themes. Ajust the brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.

    ≈7K users3.8★ from 25 ratingsNot updated for 2+ years1 permissions
    • A similar number of users to Blue light filter
    • Rated 1.8 stars higher
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (1 vs 2)
  5. 5

    Blue Light Filter - Cross-Browser Eye Protection & Sleep Enhancement

    Advanced blue light filter with smart scheduling, real-time activation, and cross-browser support for healthier screen time.

    ≈1K users3.9★ from 12 ratingsUpdated 5 months ago2 permissions
    • About 10× fewer users than Blue light filter
    • Updated more recently
    • Listed under Tools
  6. 6

    Control Tab Brightness

    Control Brightness Of Each Tab

    ≈10K users3.3★ from 56 ratingsUpdated 24 months ago3 permissions
    • A similar number of users to Blue light filter
    • Rated 1.3 stars higher
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (3 vs 2)
    • Listed under Functionality & UI
  7. 7

    Brightness

    Control the brightness for any website

    ≈1K users4.3★ from 9 ratingsNot updated for 2+ years3 permissions
    • About 10× fewer users than Blue light filter
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (3 vs 2)
  8. 8

    EyeShield - Blue Light Protection

    Protect your eyes from blue light with a customizable warm overlay

    ≈1K usersNot rated yet3 permissions
    • About 10× fewer users than Blue light filter
    • Asks for more permissions (3 vs 2)
    • Listed under Workflow & Planning
  9. 9

    Blue Light Card - Save big on the brands you love

    Access deals from JD Sports, Ninja, Booking.com and 13,000+ more as you browse. Never miss a Blue Light Card offer again.

    ≈20K users3.9★ from 22 ratingsNot updated for 2+ years4 permissions
    • About 2.0× more users than Blue light filter
    • Rated 1.9 stars higher
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (4 vs 2)
    • Listed under Shopping
  10. 10

    Brightness Control

    Control brightness of Page with a simple slider.

    ≈10K users4.8★ from 11 ratings3 permissions
    • A similar number of users to Blue light filter
    • Asks for more permissions (3 vs 2)
    • Listed under Tools

Blue light filter alternatives: questions

What is the best alternative to Blue light filter?

By users, the most popular alternative is Dark Mode — Night Reader & Blue Light Filter with ≈30K users and a 4.0-star rating. The closest match by what it does is Blue Light Filter.

Which Blue light filter alternative has the best rating?

Dark Mode — Night Reader & Blue Light Filter has the highest rating of these alternatives with 50+ ratings: 4.0 out of 5 from 547 ratings.

Is there a Blue light filter alternative that asks for fewer permissions?

Screen Dimmer – Blue Light Filter asks for 1 permissions, against 2 for Blue light filter.

How many alternatives to Blue light filter are there?

We list 10 close alternatives to Blue light filter on the Chrome Web Store, picked by what they do and ranked by how close they are.

Users and ratings are the figures shown on the Chrome Web Store, re-checked continuously. Alternatives are matched on name, description, category and topic. Browse best-of lists by niche.