automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer version history - 15 versions
automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer by simonkhzhang
automaticDark - Time-Based Theme Changer version history - 15 versions
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Latest version
Version 1.4.3
Released Aug 9, 2026 - 92.54 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterThanks to arch292 for these fixes. This version has fixes to the "Change themes based on the system theme" setting. The technical details include that it substitute "auto" system theme for built in Light/Dark.Source code released under MIT License
Older versions
Version 1.4.2
Released Jul 27, 2026 - 96.36 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and later- Fix most theme switching bugs: alarm crash, dead system-theme events, stale theme overlay. Big thanks to arch292 for these fixes and this release.
Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.4.1
Released Feb 23, 2023 - 197.43 KBWorks with firefox 95.0 and later- Fixed the " Change themes based on the system theme" mode. Big thanks to Eason Wong (https://github.com/easonwong-de) for this!
- Modify so that prefers-color-scheme only follows the system theme while in "change theme based on system theme" mode. Otherwise, we use the value from the theme.
- Modify Options page background to change based on prefers-color-scheme value, rather than whether the add-on is in daytime or nighttime mode. The logo still reflects whether the add-on is in daytime or nighttime mode.Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.4.0
Released Nov 18, 2021 - 89.02 KBWorks with firefox 95.0 and later- New permission required: browserSettings - Required as of Firefox 95 to set layout.css.prefers-color-scheme.content-override about:config setting and to properly detect when device theme is changed
- Open settings page automatically when extension is installed
- Fix system-theme mode to properly change upon device theme change
- Hide debugging output under a "Debug mode" flag
- Modify logo and Options page theme to change as soon as the extension switches between nighttime mode and daytime mode
Special thanks to ayushhroyy and Juraj-Masiar for their help on this release.
And thanks as always to everyone who reached out on Github and via email with their feedback/suggestions!Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.3.0
Released Dec 30, 2020 - 86.99 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later- Add dynamic logo to Options page showing if day/night/off theme is being used
- Add dark header bar to Options pageSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.2.1
Released May 10, 2020 - 22.44 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterBugfixes related to previous release (1.2.0)Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.2.0
Released May 10, 2020 - 22.46 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later- As per popular request, you can now change the theme based on your OS system theme.
- Note that due to this change, if you previously chose to set themes automatically based on your location, you may need to choose the setting again.
- For any feedback or bugs with this feature, let me know at https://github.com/skhzhang/time-based-themes/issues or via email. Please include your version of Firefox and your OS.
- Also: new messages and cleanup to the Options page.
- Discontinue support for Firefox for Android (Fenix is coming!)Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.1.1
Released Nov 2, 2019 - 21.45 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterMinor bugfix when initially setting addon to automatically change based on geolocationSource code released under MIT License
Version 1.1.0
Released Sep 17, 2019 - 21.41 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later- Automatically calculate sunrise/sunset based on your location. (Requires geolocation permission when turning on the setting in the Options page.)
- Dark theme for the Options page when using Firefox's default dark theme.
- Add About section in the Options page.Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.0.7
Released Jul 16, 2019 - 15.12 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterIncorporated fixes to a bug where the times are offset. Thanks @abaco!
If you continue to experience this bug, please let me know at: https://github.com/skhzhang/time-based-themes/issues/5Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.0.6
Released May 6, 2019 - 15.02 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later- New permission required: usage of storage API. NOTE: This will require you to add your settings again. However, this should be more reliable than the previous and should never be cleared, unless uninstalling/removing the addon (or resetting settings).
- The addon no longer checks the time on an interval! Instead, it will set a timer for the specified sunrise/sunset time and will change the theme then.
- Modifying any setting will change the theme if appropriate. Thus, the 'manually check time' button has been removed.
- Code cleanup to make future maintenance easier. :)Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.0.3
Released Nov 23, 2017 - 11.16 KBWorks with firefox 57.0 and later, android 57.0 to 68.*- Cosmetic update: Changing add-on name!Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.0.2
Released Nov 22, 2017 - 11.08 KBWorks with firefox 57.0 and later, android 57.0 to 68.*- Add confirmation dialog to 'Reset to default settings' button.
- Add setting to only check time on startup.
- Remove unnecessary 'theme' permission.
- Clean up 'Options' page.
- Other miscellaneous fixes. Please see https://github.com/skhzhang/time-based-themes for details.Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.0.1
Released Nov 18, 2017 - 10.57 KBWorks with firefox 57.0 and later, android 57.0 to 68.*- Remove unnecessary permission.
- Small clean-up (remove console output).Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.0
Released Nov 17, 2017 - 10.27 KBWorks with firefox 57.0 and later, android 57.0 to 68.*Source code released under MIT License