How to set dark theme as the system default in Chrome and web content on Chrome

Published on Aug. 22, 2023, 12:14 p.m.

Dark Mode is a user interface display setting. It is used for applications, browsers, operating systems, and even websites. Dark mode replaces the default display of dark text against a light background. Dark mode reduces eye strain and prolongs battery life.

How to set dark mode on Chrome?

If you turn on the Dark Theme in Windows, the browser will automatically turn to dark mode. That does not mean all the web pages’ content will adopt the Theme.

How to Set dark Theme as the system default in Chrome

To do so , follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on desktop and select ” Personalize “.
  2. Opened on the colors and select Dark under ” choose your color”.

The dark Theme will apply to browsers, menus, settings, and the like. It will not apply on websites.

How to Apply dark mode to web content on Chrome

The browser has a hidden dark mode. It is very powerful and useful when trying to achieve your use case.

Follow these steps to turn on dark mode for Chrome:

  1. open Link in Chrome – chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark
  2. Locate the option “Force Dark Mode for Web Contents”
  3. Change the setting to enable.
  4. Relaunch the browser

The changes you make will take effect.