The Funimation Better Lights Off extension is a Chrome add-on developed by tim.wu.0. It is a free program that falls under the Browsers category, specifically the Add-ons & Tools subcategory. The extension aims to enhance the Funimation player by addressing some of its weaknesses.

The Funimation player often fails to utilize the full screen real-estate, as it does not adjust its width according to the window size. Additionally, the lights-off mode still displays distracting elements in the background. This extension tackles these issues by implementing a couple of hacks. It uses user agent spoofing to enable the use of the HTML5 player and modifies the video play/pause signals to achieve the following:

• Resizes the video width to match the window width while maintaining the aspect ratio, utilizing the capabilities of the
• Hides the watermark.
• Removes all elements except the video and controls during playback.
• Vertically centers the video during playback.

For a visual representation of the improvements, refer to the provided screenshots showcasing the before and after effects of the extension.