Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks

Dark mode may have become the default choice for millions of Chrome users, but its limitations are now becoming harder to ignore especially for people who work with multiple tabs open throughout the day. A new Chrome theme, QxA Dark Pro, is attempting to address one of the most overlooked issues in modern browser design: poor tab visibility in dark interfaces.
Why Dark Mode Is Not Always Better
Over the last few years, dark themes have gained widespread popularity across apps, operating systems, and browsers. They are often preferred for their clean look and reduced eye strain, particularly during long usage sessions. However, many users have started noticing a common problem. Most dark themes rely heavily on flat black or uniform grey tones. While this creates a minimal aesthetic, it also removes visual separation between elements.
In Chrome, this becomes especially noticeable in the tab bar when multiple tabs are open, active and inactive tabs tend to blend together, making it harder to quickly identify where you are for users handling research, work dashboards, or multiple workflows, this lack of clarity can slow things down.
QxA Dark Pro Tries a Different Approach
QxA Dark Pro introduces a layered dark design instead of a flat one. Rather than using a single shade, it applies multiple levels of charcoal grey across the browser interface this helps create a clear distinction between the frame, toolbar, active tab, and inactive tabs.
The active tab appears more prominent, while background tabs remain visible without becoming distracting. The goal is to improve navigation without changing how Chrome fundamentally works.
Built for Heavy Tab Users
The theme is designed with a specific type of user in mind people who keep many tabs open at once this includes researchers, developers, writers, and anyone who frequently switches between multiple pages. In such cases, even a small improvement in tab visibility can make a noticeable difference in usability.