Better Canvas is a Canvas-specific browser extension designed to enhance user experience within the Canvas LMS (Learning Management System). This extension modifies how the Canvas interface appears and behaves for the user, catering to their preferences with features such as a GPA Calculator, dark mode, customizable themes, and more.

Personalize however you want

For students that want to personalize their Canvas dashboards and create more efficient interfaces that work better for them, Better Canvas is a great extension. With this, they can customize themes or choose from the library that comes with the extension, view their assignments through a widget checklist, track their grades, calculate their GPA, and more. All of this is readily accessible from their dashboard, making it easy to view all the information at once.

Beyond themes, users can customize their course cards with different fonts, images, and colors, rearrange layouts, and make the interface personally comfortable for a more efficient online learning experience. Students can also switch to a dark theme or apply custom color schemes and fonts to the Canvas dashboard. However, since it runs as a browser extension, its availability and compatibility depend on the user’s browser and version, and features may vary depending on how Canvas is implemented by the student’s institution.

Creative control without overwhelming complexity

Instead of locking students in the default layout and tools that Canvas provides, the extension gives them a more open and flexible way to work with their courses. Better Canvas helps users shape the platform to match their own styles, but also features such as cleaner course pages, faster navigation, and easier access to materials that are often used.

Additionally, its user-friendly interface makes it simple to take creative control without turning the endeavor into a confusing mess of settings. Users don’t need to be especially tech-savvy to use the extension, as most settings are straightforward and intuitive—-and users have the option to ignore the features that they have no use for.

Focused and effective for beginners

Better Canvas provides more creative control and comfort in Canvas without drowning users in complicated features. The extension is straightforward and intuitive by design to make the learning environment more personal. Additionally, it offers GPA calculations and a dedicated widget to keep track of assignments, making it easier for students to prioritize their courses.