Better Canvas
Transform Your Canvas with Better Canvas Extension
Better Canvas is the most popular browser extension for Canvas LMS — bringing dark mode, custom themes, a GPA calculator, and productivity tools to thousands of students every day. We also cover browser extensions and study tools for Moodle, Brightspace, Blackboard, and other LMS platforms.
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"Dark mode made my late-night studying so much easier!"
"The GPA calculator is a game-changer. I always know where I stand."
"Love the custom themes! My Canvas looks amazing now."
Better Canvas Features for Enhanced Learning
Better Canvas extension transforms your Canvas experience with powerful tools designed to boost productivity and make studying more enjoyable.
Beautiful Dark Mode
Easy on the eyes with fully customizable dark themes. Perfect for late-night studying sessions.
Canvas dark modeCustom Better Canvas Themes
Personalize your Canvas with beautiful better canvas themes created by the community.
Better Canvas themesSmart GPA Calculator
Track your grades and calculate what-if scenarios to stay on top of your academic goals.
GPA calculatorEnhanced Todo List
Never miss an assignment with the improved todo list and assignment tracking.
Canvas to-do listCard Customization
Customize your course cards with colors, images, and layouts that match your style.
Card customizationSmart Reminders
Get browser-wide popup reminders for upcoming assignments and deadlines.
Smart remindersInstall Better Canvas Extension in 3 Simple Steps
Transform your Canvas experience with Better Canvas in less than 2 minutes. No technical knowledge required.
1. Download Extension
Install Better Canvas extension from Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons in seconds.
2. Quick Setup
Open Canvas and configure your preferences. No account required.
3. Transform Canvas
Enjoy a beautiful, productive Canvas experience with all features enabled.
Need Help Getting Started?
Check out our detailed installation guide and video tutorials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers to the most common questions about BetterCanvas.
Yes, BetterCanvas is completely free with no hidden costs or premium features. All functionality is available to every user.
BetterCanvas works with any Canvas LMS installation. Just make sure you're using Canvas, not other platforms like D2L or Moodle.
No, BetterCanvas is optimized for performance and won't impact your browsing speed. The extension is lightweight and efficient.
Absolutely! Better Canvas includes a theme creator. You can also browse curated themes on our themes page and apply them to your Canvas.
Better Canvas — the most popular Canvas extension — anchors our deepest coverage of Canvas LMS. We also cover Moodle, Brightspace (D2L), and Blackboard, with curated extension lists, comparison tables, and study workflow guides for each. Use the LMS menu at the top to switch.
The Better Canvas extension is built for Canvas and won't run on other LMS platforms. For Moodle, Brightspace, and Blackboard, we list separate sets of curated extensions and add-ons in the dedicated guide for each LMS — accessible via the top menu.
Still have questions? We're here to help!
Ready to Transform Your Canvas with Better Canvas?
Trusted by thousands of students who've already upgraded their Canvas experience with Better Canvas extension - featuring dark mode, better canvas themes, and productivity tools.
Need help getting started? Check our tutorials or contact support