How to Enable Dark Mode in Google Chrome

Dark mode has become a popular choice for users who want to reduce eye strain in low-light environments or simply prefer a sleek dark interface. Google Chrome offers a dark mode for both desktop and mobile versions. Let’s look at how to enable dark mode in Chrome across various devices.

Enabling Dark Mode in Google Chrome on a Computer

To activate dark mode in Google Chrome on your computer, you can use your system settings if you're on Windows or macOS or set it directly in Chrome’s settings. Here’s how:

1. Using System Settings

  1. Windows: Go to Settings → Personalization → Colors and select Dark. Once the system dark mode is enabled, Google Chrome will automatically switch to a dark interface.
  2. macOS: Open System Preferences → General and select Dark under Appearance. Chrome will apply the dark mode accordingly.

2. Setting a Theme in Chrome Manually

  1. Open Chrome and click on the Menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. Select Settings → Appearance → Themes.
  3. In the Chrome Web Store, choose any dark theme you like and click Add to Chrome to activate it.

How to Enable Dark Mode in Google Chrome on Mobile Devices

The process for enabling dark mode on the mobile version of Google Chrome varies slightly depending on the type of device you use.

For Android

  1. Open the Chrome app.
  2. Tap the Menu icon (three dots) and select Settings.
  3. Go to the Theme section and select Dark.

For iOS

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Go to Display & Brightness and choose Dark. Google Chrome will automatically apply the dark theme the next time you open the app.

Dark Mode for Web Content

In addition to the browser interface, you can also enable dark mode for web content. This is helpful for websites that don’t support dark modes. Type chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark into the address bar and select Enabled to force dark mode on all sites.