How to Enable the Dark Theme on Google App on Android

Last Updated: March 4, 2021

The dark mode is now available for Google app users who use a phone with Android Oreo and higher Android versions. This wikiHow article helps you to activate the dark theme on the Google app.

Steps

1
Open the Google app on your Android device. Navigate to your app drawer and tap the “Google” app icon.
- If your app isn't updated, go to the Play Store and update it to the latest version. Use this link to quickly access the download page.
2
Click on the “More” option. This three dots ⋯ menu will locate at the bottom side of the app.
3
Tap on Settings. You will see this option under the “Customise widget” text. After doing so, the settings panel will show up.
4
Tap on the General settings. It will be the first option in the panel.
5
Tap on the Theme option. Scroll down to the bottom to see this option. You can it right after the “Nicknames” option. A dialog box will pop up on your screen.
6
Choose Dark from the option. When you select “Dark”, Google's interface will change to dark.
7
Enjoy the dark theme. If you want to disable the dark mode, go to the “Theme” settings, then choose the “Light” option. You're done!
- The dark theme feature is also available fo other Google apps like, Drive, Play Store, YouTube, Google News and Keep.