How to Enable Light Theme in Google Chrome While Using Dark Mode in Windows 10

If you're using the dark theme on Windows 10, you may find that Google Chrome automatically switches to dark mode as well. However, if you prefer a light theme in Chrome, there’s an easy way to make the browser stay light regardless of your system settings.

Step-by-Step Guide to Enable Light Theme in Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome: Launch the browser on your Windows 10 device.
2. Access browser settings: Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen and select “Settings” (or type chrome://settings/ into the address bar).
3. Scroll to the “Appearance” section: Here, you can set the Chrome theme.
4. Select a light theme: In the “Theme” section, click “Open Chrome Web Store” to browse themes. Choose any light theme, or select the standard light theme by Google if preferred, and apply it.
5. Restart Chrome: To apply the new theme, restart Google Chrome.

Alternative Method: Using Launch Parameters

If changing the theme doesn’t work as expected, try forcing Chrome to use a light theme through launch parameters:

1. Right-click the Google Chrome shortcut on your desktop and select “Properties.”
2. In the “Target” field, add the following text at the end: --force-dark-mode=0.
3. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.

Now, every time you launch Google Chrome, it will open with the light theme, even if Windows 10 is set to dark mode.