How to Enable Dark Mode for Google Chrome on Android

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Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Chrome offers a dark mode feature for the browser on Android to help you view your screen at night without straining your eyes. This wikiHow will teach you how to enable the dark mode on Google Chrome for Android.

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Open “Google Chrome” on your Android phone. Check that you have the latest version of Chrome (74 or above) on your device. Click on the ⋮ button and select "About Chrome" to see your app's version.
- If you aren't up to date, open the Google Play Store and update your app.
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Tap on the ⋮ button. It will be located at the top-right corner of the app, near the tab button. A drop-down menu will appear, after you click.

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Choose Settings from the list. It will be the second-last option on the menu.
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Tap on the Theme option. Scroll down to find the “Theme” option. You will see it between the “Notifications” and “Accessibility” options.
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Choose Dark from the list. Tap on the Dark option to enable dark mode on the Chrome browser.
- If your system has dark mode enabled, you can also choose the “System default” option. This lets Google Chrome follow your system theme.
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Browse the internet in dark mode. Once you enable dark mode, Chrome's interface will turn dark. Your settings and homepage will also turn dark. That's it!

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Shouldn't it be black mode?

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Yes, black mode/dark mode can either be enabled by navigating to Google Chrome on an Android device. On Google Chrome's home screen, tap the three dots going vertically and select settings, then scroll down to the basics menu which should have theme as an option. Choose dark and the theme should automatically change to dark mode from there on Google Chrome.

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If you want to disable the dark mode, navigate to the Settings > Dark mode and turn off the feature.

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Using the dark theme can be extremely helpful at night to prevent eyestrain. It also helps you to save your mobile phone's battery life.

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