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How to Turn On Dark Mode in Chrome

Tap through each step in order.

  1. Open the three-dot menu and click Settings

    Click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of Chrome and choose "Settings."

  2. Go to the Appearance section

    In the menu on the left, click "Appearance."

  3. Choose a dark theme option

    Under the theme settings, select a dark option, or choose "Device" so it switches automatically to match your system's setting.

  4. Check that the browser turned dark

    Once applied, the address bar and tab background should immediately switch to a dark color.

  5. Why it is worth using

    If a bright white screen feels harsh during long evening browsing sessions, turning on Chrome's dark mode can reduce eye strain and make browsing more comfortable.

Your system is dark, but the browser still looks bright?

Switching your operating system to dark mode does not always change Chrome automatically β€” the browser has its own separate theme setting. Choosing a dark option in Chrome's own appearance settings is what actually changes the browser's look.

Chrome's theme changes the browser shell, not the websites you visit

Turning on dark mode in Chrome darkens the browser's own toolbar, tabs, and menus, but it does not automatically darken every website you open. Each website decides its own light or dark appearance, and some are simply built to always look the same regardless of your browser theme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will turning this on make every website I visit look dark too?

No β€” this setting only changes Chrome's own toolbar, tabs, and menus. Each website's actual page design is controlled separately by that site, though some do automatically match your system's light/dark preference.

Can I make it switch automatically with my system's schedule?

Yes β€” choosing the "Device" theme option makes Chrome automatically follow whatever light or dark setting your operating system is currently using.