Everything You Need to Know

Better Canvas is a browser-based enhancement tool designed to improve the look, usability, and productivity features of Canvas LMS for students and educators.

Better Canvas is a free-to-use tool, so you don’t need to worry about hidden charges or any subscription charges to avail its amazing features.

Yes, it supports most institutional Canvas LMS URLs without requiring manual configuration.

Yes, you can pause or disable the extension from your browser settings whenever needed.

Yes. Extensions are installed per browser, per device. If you study on a laptop and desktop, install it on both (and sign into the same browser profile if you want settings sync where supported).

It works best on modern desktop browsers such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. You can find all supported versions on our download page.

It is pretty easy to install the Better Canvas extension, so without any technical knowledge, one can install it easily.

Yes — scheduling is included in our feature set: you can set dark mode to activate at certain times or keep it always-on. That’s useful if you study late, but prefer normal mode in daytime.

Canvas course cards can look repetitive. Better Canvas lets users customize cards: gradients, palettes, condensed cards, custom fonts, and layout controls. Result: faster scanning, less visual fatigue, and a dashboard that’s easier to understand at a glance.

Yes — assignments/due list improvements are included in the documented feature set. This helps students avoid missing deadlines by putting “what’s due” closer to the homepage experience.

The GPA Calculator in Better Canvas is a built-in tool that helps students estimate their GPA using Canvas grades. Learn more about it in our features overview.

No. It does not interfere with login credentials or authentication systems. For more details, read our Privacy Policy.

No — the intent is front-end enhancement: layout, themes, reminders, dashboards, and calculation helpers. It’s not a tool that edits institutional records or submits assignments for you. Your instructor’s Canvas view remains normal; your changes are local to your browser session.

Yes. Browser extensions that modify client-side UI are legal. However, institutions may restrict usage during exams. Please review our Disclaimer for more information.

Install from the official site only, disable during exams, keep the browser updated, and avoid using multiple Canvas extensions together.

Try clearing browser cache, disabling conflicting extensions, or reinstalling the extension. Check our troubleshooting guide for step-by-step help.

Yes, it can because it modifies the Canvas interface in your browser. Users have reported display issues (for example, images not showing properly). You can disable it during high-stakes exams/quizzes if anything looks off.

If your Better Canvas extension is not working then you should try these fixes: 1. Disable and re-enable the extension, 2. Clear browser cache, 3. Refresh canvas page, 4. Uninstall it and reinstall. For more detailed fixes, visit our troubleshooting page.