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How To Enable Dark Mode on Facebook

How To Enable Dark Mode on Facebook
How to Enable Dark Mode on Facebook!

Since Apple introduced the Dark Mode for its OS, the feature has become more popular for other companies as well. The reason for Dark Mode’s popularity is pretty straightforward. It makes it easier for you to enjoy your favorite apps at night because the mode dims the screen and tones down colors.

A benefit of the dark mode is that your eyes will suffer less strain. Given how much time most of us spend looking at screens, it’s a good idea to do whatever you can to lessen the strain on your eyes.

Does Facebook Have a Dark Mode?

Facebook has officially rolled out the “New Facebook” to every user. This means that anyone who is using the website version of the social media service now has access to Facebook Dark Mode.

Although we have yet to see it on the mobile app version, the web site version is quite impressive. Not only can you enjoy the darker hues on your News Feed, but the company has also offered the feature on it’s messaging service for quite some time.

In this article, we will walk you through a few ways to enable Dark Mode on various platforms and Facebook services.

How to Turn On Dark Mode for Facebook

To switch to dark mode with the newest updates:

Step 1

Tap on the arrow to the far upper right-hand corner

Step 2

Click ‘Switch to New Facebook’

Step 3

Choose dark mode in the popup and click ‘Get ‘Started’ or you can revisit the arrow for a toggle switch.

If you can’t see the ‘Dark Mode’ in the settings, it’s time to change your Facebook appearance to the New Facebook. You can do this by clicking on the same menu icon as above and click “Switch to New Facebook.”

If, for any reason you aren’t able to access the Dark Mode theme, there are Google Chrome extensions, third-party apps, and some tricks that add Dark Mode to Facebook on the desktop. Please keep reading to find out how to turn on Dark Mode.

How do you get Dark Mode on Android or IOS?

Unfortunately, there is no current way to crack your Facebook app, whether it’s on the IOS or the Android, and permanently make the background black, or darker.

Until Facebook decides to roll out this feature, you can enable it on the desktop permanently on Google Chrome: type chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark into the address bar after the Facebook URL and Google Chrome will flag it as a dark mode.

Smartphone users can also use the native dark mode function on Mozilla Firefox. By clicking the three-dot icon in the lower right corner of the Firefox app for Android or Apple, users can tap ‘Settings’ then ‘Customize.’ Toggle the Dark Mode switch on.

Then, you can open Facebook in the Desktop version. Although this does make it a little more difficult to see the content, it will ultimately go into Dark Mode.

To make things simpler in the future, you can save the site as a bookmark to your home screen and open it just as you would the Facebook App.

How do you get Dark Mode on Facebook Messenger on Android or IOS?

Although there isn’t any way to change the entire Facebook app into a dark mode, there is a way to turn Facebook Messenger into a dark mode.

Step 1

Click on your profile picture on the upper left-hand corner, and you should see the page below.

Step 2

Then, find the dark mode and toggle it on.

Facebook Dark Mode on Desktop

For now, Facebook doesn’t have a built-in dark mode for its desktop or mobile app. For Mac and PC users, the quickest and probably the best way to get the Dark Mode is via a browser extension. There are numerous extensions to choose from, but Night Eye is the one that stands out.

It works on all mainstream browsers – Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and Explorer. Plus, it is compatible with alternative browsers like Vivaldi, Yandex, Coc Coc, Brave, and UC.

To get the extension, click on your browser on the Night Eye website and choose your browser from the list.

Click on the option to ‘Install’ or ‘Add’ depending on your browser.

Select your language, and from there on all the websites you visit will be in the Dark Mode. Aside from the Dark Mode, you can also choose Filtered, or revert to the light mode by selecting the Normal option.

The Filtered mode is similar to Apple’s Night Shift because it softens up the contrast and gives you a warmer look overall. There is also an option to schedule Night Eye, customize the color filters, use blue light, and more. The extension is free, but there are in-app purchases, and you can get a free 3-month trial of the Pro version, no strings attached.

If you use the browser extension chrome, there is a simple way to make your facebook act in dark mode. Type chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark into the address bar after the Facebook URL and Google Chrome will flag it as a dark mode.

Keep in mind that these apps don’t let you pick and choose which websites you want to be in dark mode, and which ones you want to keep with the white background. You can turn these browser extensions on and off depending on which website you want to keep in light mode, but there isn’t a user-friendly way to mark specific websites to stay in dark mode. Until facebook enables a permanent dark mode, third party apps are your best bet for the desktop.

Once you’ve installed Night Eye, go to Facebook’s website and enjoy Dark Mode.

Your Phone’s Native Dark Mode

Now that we’ve explained a few tricks and workarounds for Facebook, it’s important to mention that your device also has a Dark Mode. Depending on the version of software you’re using, you can follow the instructions below to turn on the feature. Just keep in mind, this still won’t put Facebook in Dark Mode.

Dark Mode iOS 13

Fortunately, Apple is making strides towards the coveted dark mode for its users. With the introduction of iOS 13, users can now activate the feature in the settings.

Follow these steps to easily enable dark mode:

  1. Go to ‘Settings’ on your iPhone
  2. Scroll down to ‘Control Center’
  3. Tap ‘Customize Controls’
  4. Located ‘Dark Mode’ under the ‘More Controls’ list
  5. Tap the green plus sign next to the option

When you’re ready to use dark mode swipe down from the upper right-hand corner (if you don’t have a home button) or swipe up from the bottom if you do have a home button. Tap on the dark mode icon, then head back to your usual activities.

This dark mode feature may not work for all applications, but it is a promising start towards dark mode integrations.

Dark Mode for Android

Android users have had a dark mode feature for some time now. It only works for Android systems like the settings app. To turn the feature on:

  1. Go to ‘Settings’ on your phone
  2. Tap on ‘Display’
  3. Tap on Dark Mode

That’s all there is to it. This doesn’t really help with the Facebook app on your phone, but it is another way to ease the strain on your eyes.

Dark Is the New Black

Shortly, you won’t need any extensions, third-party apps, or special tricks to enable the Dark Mode on Facebook or anywhere else. The reason is that that many people are just finding dark mode more pleasant and reduces eye strain, a common problem for people who spend many hours each day looking at screens of various sorts.

Some expected the feature would roll out with the latest Facebook update, but it hasn’t arrived yet. Until it does, you’ll have to make do with what’s available.

What if I still don’t have the option for the new Facebook version?

If you still don’t see the option to switch to the new Facebook, you’ll need to update your Facebook app from the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store.

Facebook’s official word is that Classic Facebook is going away in September of 2020 and it will be replaced with the New Facebook. If you don’t see it yet, you’ll need to update your app.

Does Night Eye work for other social media sites too?

Yes, you can set Night Eye to display any webpage in Dark Mode. Just beware, apps like TikTok and Snapchat do not offer full functionality on the desktop versions.

When is Facebook releasing the dark mode for the app?

Unfortunately, the company still has not announced any information for a release. The only way to check for Dark Mode appears to be by opening the app and clicking on the drop-down menu. If the option to turn on dark mode doesn’t appear that means you don’t have it yet.

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10 thoughts on “How To Enable Dark Mode on Facebook”

Jakub says:
I dont have this Dark mode option on PC :( my wife does have it on her acc. strange
Samantha BIshop says:
Update: Facebook Desktop released a Beta Version of its new look February 6th, 2020. In this update, includes the much awaited for Dark Mode. This update is slowly being released to more and more people.

You should be able to switch to it by clicking the V arrow in the User Bar, and selecting “Switch to New Facebook” Click that arrow again, select “Display Preferences”, and turn Dark Mode on.

Jake G says:
From 2020 dark mode is now available thanks for the setup. Will be waiting for the windows default dark mode for Facebook.
George says:
My FB just turned dark mode automatically in the evening… How do I turn it off?! Maybe update this article
BrianPex says:
If you want darkmode on iOS as if Dec 5, 2019, you have to go to settings. Choose accessibilities. Then choose display & text size. Choose smart invert which Facebook is optimized for. Not perfect but it works.
Itsa me says:
So you are promoting an app that requires you to put your username and password for Facebook? This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve seen all day. And I work for the government.
Giann says:
thanks you
alfie says:
ios dark mode does NOT change facebook app to dark mode
Filip says:
Same here
s says:
ios dark mode does NOT change facebook app to dark mode
Lauren Cox says:
Turning on dark mode in the iPhone settings doesn’t change Facebook to dark mode. That’s the whole reason I even looked this up was because that didn’t alter it.
May says:
“ Facebook recently announced that it will be rolling out the Dark Mode feature on the main app. But as of this writing, it hasn’t come out yet. ”

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