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GrayMode

Focus better by turning distracting sites grayscale

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Free

The Problem

Bright colors trigger dopamine. Social media is designed to addict. You open Twitter "for a second" and lose an hour.

The colorful interfaces are engineered to keep you scrolling. Every notification, every like, every colorful thumbnail is a dopamine hit.

The Solution

GrayMode removes color from sites you choose, making them boring enough to leave. No willpower needed — the sites just become less appealing.

It's the difference between a slot machine and a spreadsheet. Same content, different experience.

Features

✓ Global toggle — enable/disable grayscale with one click
✓ 4 preset categories — Social Media, Video, News, Messengers
✓ Custom blacklist — add up to 5 sites (unlimited in Pro)
✓ Adjustable intensity — slider from 50% to 100% grayscale
✓ Zero tracking — all settings stored locally, no analytics

Roadmap

This is an MVP. New features unlock as we grow:

○ 100 users — Presets (Work, Evening, Weekend modes)
○ 500 users — Schedule (auto-enable at specific times)
○ 1000 users — Sync settings across devices

Install now and help us unlock new features for everyone.

Troubleshooting

Grayscale not applying?

  • First, try refreshing the page (Ctrl+R / Cmd+R)
  • Make sure the extension is enabled (check the toggle in popup)
  • Verify the site is in your blacklist or enabled category
  • Some sites with strict CSP may block the filter

Found a bug or have feedback?

Submit feedback (no account needed) or create an issue on GitHub.

Open Source

GrayMode is fully open source. Inspect the code, suggest improvements, or fork it for your own use.

View on GitHub →