Focus on what matters.
Turn down the colors, turn up your focus. Transform your browsing experience with a
powerful greyscale browser extension that helps reduce digital distractions, prevent
doomscrolling, and boost productivity. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone
seeking mindful web browsing.
Privacy-first (no tracking)
Why Choose Monochromate?
Powerful tools designed to enhance your digital well-being, reduce doomscrolling, and
boost productivity through smart greyscale filtering.
Smart Scheduler
Automatically enable greyscale mode during specific hours. Perfect for reducing evening
screen time, maintaining focus during work hours, or preventing late-night
doomscrolling.
Customizable Intensity
Fine-tune the greyscale intensity from 0-100% to find your perfect balance. Research
shows greyscale mode reduces screen time by making websites less visually stimulating
and addictive.
Site Exceptions
Smart blacklist management keeps work-critical sites in full color while applying
greyscale everywhere else. Perfect for photo galleries, design work, or any sites
requiring color accuracy.
Export & Sync Settings
Effortlessly sync your configurations across browsers with backup and restore features.
Keep your personalized settings consistent whether you’re using Chrome or Firefox.
Fullscreen Mode Support
Unlike other greyscale extensions, Monochromate works seamlessly in fullscreen mode.
Enjoy distraction-free video watching, presentations, and gaming with consistent
greyscale filtering.
Privacy-First & Open Source
No data collection, no tracking, no analytics. Open source on GitHub with complete
transparency. All settings stored locally on your device for maximum privacy and
security.
Built with WXT Framework
Modern development framework ensures consistent performance across Chrome and Firefox.
Lightweight, fast, and optimized for minimal resource usage.
Cross-Browser Support
Available for both Chrome and Firefox with identical features. Built with WXT framework for consistent performance across browsers.
Clean & Intuitive Design
Polished UI/UX crafted with users in mind. Modern, clean interface that’s intuitive to
navigate. Every interaction is thoughtfully designed for the best user experience.
Transform Your Browsing Today
Join thousands of students, professionals, and digital wellness enthusiasts who’ve reduced
screen time and stopped doomscrolling with Monochromate. Free forever.
What Our Users Say
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otherwise boring website. You can check out the genuine reviews on Firefox Add-ons and Chrome Web Store.
Every movie feels like oppenheimer second half.
Christopher Narayan
Nolan’s Fan
Now I know what my dog sees and it’s “dogshit”.
Melon Musk
Dog Owner (Now owns cat)
Every site is giga chad meme now.
Mr. Nyansuki
Memer (Unemployed)
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Monochromate greyscale browser extension.
What is Monochromate and how does it work?
Monochromate is a free browser extension that applies a greyscale filter to
websites, removing colors to reduce visual distractions and doomscrolling. It works
by modifying the CSS of web pages in real-time, making them appear in black and
white while preserving functionality.
Does Monochromate really reduce screen time?
Yes! Research shows that colorful interfaces trigger dopamine responses that make
websites more addictive. By removing colors, Monochromate makes websites less
visually stimulating, naturally reducing the time you spend browsing and scrolling.
Is Monochromate free and safe to use?
Absolutely! Monochromate is completely free and open-source. We don’t collect any
personal data, track your browsing, or display ads. All settings are stored locally
on your device for maximum privacy and security.
Can I exclude specific websites from greyscale mode?
Yes! Monochromate includes smart site exclusion features. You can easily add
websites to your blacklist where colors should remain enabled – perfect for photo
galleries, design work, or work-critical applications that require color accuracy.
Which browsers support Monochromate?
Monochromate is available for both Chrome and Firefox with identical features. It’s
built using the WXT framework, ensuring consistent performance and functionality
across both browsers. You can download it from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox
Add-ons.
How do I install and use Monochromate?
Installation is simple: visit the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons, click “Add to
Browser,” and you’re ready! Once installed, click the Monochromate icon in your
toolbar to toggle greyscale mode on/off. You can adjust intensity and manage site
exclusions from the popup interface.
I found a bug in Monochromate. How can I report it?
We appreciate bug reports! If you’re comfortable with GitHub, please create an issue
on our GitHub repository with details about the bug and steps to reproduce it. For non-technical users or if you
prefer a more casual approach, join our Discord server and report the issue there – our community is always happy to help!
Support Monochromate
If Monochromate helps you stay focused and productive, consider supporting us. Your
donation helps keep us motivated to improve the extension and add new features.