How to Turn Facebook Dark

Last Updated: October 4, 2020

Since Facebook recently redesigned their desktop web experience, you can use dark mode, which darkens the background colors and text; as of September 20, 2020, the dark mode feature for Android and iOS is only available to random people. This wikiHow will teach you how to turn your Facebook dark using the website, Android, and iOS if you have the option.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Using the Mobile Apps

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Open Facebook. This app icon features a white "f" on a blue background that you'll find on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.
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Tap ☰. You'll see this in the top right corner of your screen.
- For an iPhone or iPad, the three-line menu option is in the bottom right corner.
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Tap Settings and Privacy. It's at the bottom of the menu next to a gear icon.
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Tap the switch to enable it next to "Dark Mode"
. If you don't see this option between "Your Time on Facebook" and "Language," you don't have access to the beta test for the feature.^{[1]
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Using a Web Browser

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Go to https://facebook.com and sign in. You can use any web browser to activate dark mode for Facebook.
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Click ▼. You'll see this down arrow icon in the top right corner of the page.
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Click the switch to toggle it on next to "Dark Mode"
. If you don't see this option here, you might need to click Switch to New Facebook first.^{[2]
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