How to turn off dark mode google chrome

  • To turn on dark mode in Google Chrome, go to Settings on Windows or System Preferences on Mac.
  • On iPhone, go to Settings > Display & Brightness and select Dark in the Appearance section.
  • On Android, go to Settings > Theme and select Dark or System Default.

While running your Chrome browser in the standard light mode works well, it can sometimes cause eye strain, especially if you're working later into the evening when ambient lighting is low.

Chrome's dark mode feature allows for the current tabs you're working in to be illuminated while darkening the background, home page, and toolbar, making it a more relaxing browsing experience.

You can utilize Chrome's dark mode feature on a computer or mobile device. You can also switch it off during daylight hours or whenever you prefer to revert to the original, lighter mode.

How to turn on Chrome dark mode on a Mac

After ensuring you're running macOS Mojave or later, you can turn on Chrome dark mode on Mac via the System Preferences menu.

1. Open System Preferences by clicking the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen or by clicking the icon in your toolbar.

2. Click General.

In System Preferences, click "General." Stefan Ionescu

3. In the Appearance section, click Dark to activate dark mode.

Select "Dark" for a lasting dark mode, or "Auto" to activate light mode during the day and dark mode at night. Stefan Ionescu

4. Open your Chrome browser, which will appear in dark mode along with other apps.

How to turn on Chrome dark mode on a PC

To turn on dark mode on your Windows-based PC's version of Chrome, you can enable dark mode for the entire Windows operating system or for apps.

1. Right-click the Start button, and then select Settings in the menu.

Go to "Settings." Stefan Ionescu

2. Click Personalization.

Click "Personalization." Stefan Ionescu

3. Click Colors

Click "Colors." Stefan Ionescu

4. From here, you can choose dark mode:

  • On Windows 10: Choose Dark as either your default Windows mode or your default app mode by clicking on the associated radial button.
  • On Windows 11: Click the dropdown menu next to Choose your mode and select Custom. Then, choose Dark as either your default Windows mode or default app mode in the associated drop-down.

5. Open your Chrome browser, and it will now appear in dark mode.

How to turn on Chrome dark mode on an iPhone

To turn on dark mode on your iPhone's Chrome app, you'll need to enable dark mode for the device.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

2. Scroll down and tap Display & Brightness.

3. Under the Appearance menu, tap Dark. Your screen will then transition into dark mode and apps that offer this browsing experience, will display this way.

The "Dark" in the "Appearance" section. Stefan Ionescu

How to turn on Chrome dark mode on an Android

You can configure Chrome dark mode on your Android device through the app itself.

1. Open the Chrome app.

2. Tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner.

Tap the three dots to open a menu, and then tap "Settings." Stefan Ionescu

3. Tap Settings – the gear icon – from the menu.

4. Tap Theme from the settings menu.

5. Choose Dark to change the browsing color scheme to Chrome dark mode.

Select "Dark." Stefan Ionescu

How to tell if you're in dark mode or incognito mode on Chrome

Since Chrome offers incognito mode that also presents with a darkened background, you can always check the upper-right corner of your Chrome browser to check whether you're in incognito mode or dark mode.

If you see the incognito mode icon, which looks like a detective's hat and glasses, you're in incognito mode. If you see your own Google icon, you're in Chrome dark mode.

Jennifer is a writer and editor from Brooklyn, New York, who spends her time traveling, drinking iced coffee, and watching way too much TV. She has bylines in Vanity Fair, Glamour, Decider, Mic, and many more. You can find her on Twitter at @jenniferlstill.

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