Learn how to enable dark mode on YouTube quickly and easily. Follow these simple steps to turn on the dark theme for both your desktop browser and mobile app.
Key Takeaways
Many users prefer navigating video platforms with a darker interface, as it provides a sleek look and can make viewing more comfortable in low-light environments. Fortunately, switching your display settings is a fast and simple process.
Whether you are watching videos on a desktop browser or using your smartphone, this guide will walk you through the exact steps to activate the dark theme.
How to Enable YouTube Dark Mode in Your Browser
If you are using a laptop or desktop computer, the process only takes a few clicks. Follow these steps to change your YouTube appearance:
FAQ
Can I make YouTube automatically match my computer's dark mode settings?
Yes! When adjusting your appearance settings under your profile photo, you can choose to use your device's overall theme instead of forcing the dark theme. This allows YouTube to automatically switch based on your computer's system settings.
Does enabling YouTube dark mode on my computer change the settings on my phone?
No, the appearance settings are specific to the platform you are using. You will need to follow the steps to enable the dark theme separately in your desktop browser and within the YouTube mobile app.
Click your profile photo in the upper right corner of the screen.
Select Appearance from the dropdown menu.
From the options provided, click Dark theme.
Note: You can also choose to use your device's overall theme, but selecting "Dark theme" specifically forces YouTube to always display in dark mode regardless of your computer's system settings.
How to Turn On Dark Mode in the YouTube Phone App
The settings layout is slightly different on mobile devices. To activate the dark theme on your smartphone, follow these steps:
Open the YouTube app on your phone.
Tap your profile photo.
Choose Settings (indicated by the gear icon).
Tap on General.
Select Appearance.
Choose Dark theme to instantly apply the setting to your app.
Quick Reference Guide
If you need a quick reminder on how to find the appearance settings on either platform, use the reference table below:
Platform
Starting Point
Menu Navigation Path
Desktop Browser
Profile Photo (Upper Right)
Appearance > Dark theme
Mobile Phone App
Profile Photo
Settings > General > Appearance > Dark theme
What to Watch Next
Now that you have successfully enabled dark mode on your devices, you might be looking for more tips to optimize your YouTube experience. To keep learning, check out this video next.
What are the benefits of using the dark theme on YouTube?
Switching to a darker interface provides a sleek look and can make viewing videos much more comfortable in low-light environments by reducing glare.
Where can I find more tips for optimizing my YouTube experience?
After you have successfully customized your display settings, you can learn more ways to improve your setup by checking out this recommended video.
