Ask HN: Why we dont we have dark mode on Hacker News yet? this is not funny

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gumboshoesDec 6, 2025, 4:30 AM
I use the third-party app Harmonic to browse HN and it has a dark mode. It's quite nice, actually. Though I do think your tone is unusually inappropriate for a feature request.
BenderDec 6, 2025, 2:22 AM
This does not answer your question. I do not know the answer. That said these [1] are the uBlock Origin rules I use. This includes some colors that can be changed to fit anyone's preference.

[1] - https://mirror.newsdump.org/hn-ublock-colors-other.txt

v7engineDec 6, 2025, 4:21 AM
I am using an add-on called "Dark Reader" in firefox.
sails01Dec 6, 2025, 1:48 AM
Why do you think there must be a dark mode version of HN?
BOOSTERHIDROGENDec 6, 2025, 5:17 AM
Save the earth.
breveDec 6, 2025, 1:36 AM
Just do it yourself with Greasemonkey:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/

reneberlinDec 6, 2025, 1:10 AM
Paint it black. It's just a document from the web and now resides on your computer. Do whatever you like with it! There is no authorian sleepy forcing you to consume it like it was.
hexoDec 6, 2025, 1:20 AM
Yes on mobile, sure. What a ridiculous excuse.
bigyabaiDec 6, 2025, 1:05 AM
Greasemonkey is a free download
hexoDec 6, 2025, 1:18 AM
that is NOT funny
bigyabaiDec 6, 2025, 1:20 AM
You're right, it's an honest and straightforward solution.
hexoDec 6, 2025, 1:21 AM
yes, on desktop. its a "fix", not solution. more like a cheap excuse
bigyabaiDec 6, 2025, 1:22 AM
Not only, it works great on my Pixel 8's Firefox too. Same for sideloading native HN clients.

Everyone who chose to buy a locked-down device is outta luck. Your OEM decides how you get to use the web, not you.