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How to Enable Dark Mode for YouTube?

YouTube has rolled its app in a dark mode and it may be the best thing for extensive YouTube users. 

Dark theme creates a low-light condition that saves eyes from a lot of strain. It happens when the contrast between the text and its background increases. Another pro reason to keep that dark mode on is that it saves battery life, which is helpful for devices that have OLED screens such as iPhone X. Also, let’s face it, the dark theme also looks cooler. 

The dark theme is available both, on the website and on the mobile apps across all platforms including Android and iOS.

Enabling dark mode is easy and takes no time. Here is a guide to how you can enable the theme in less than 30 seconds. 

How to Turn On Dark Mode on YouTube PC?

How to Turn On Dark Mode on YouTube PC?

To enable the dark theme on YouTube’s website, follow the steps mentioned below.

  • Launch a browser
  • Go to YouTube’s official website
  • Click on the three vertical dots on the menu bar
  • Tap on the “Dark theme: Off” and slide the toggle it to turn the mode on.

If you want to turn on the dark mode after signing in or when you are already signed in, follow the steps provided below.

  • Start a browser
  • Launch the official website of YouTube 
  • Sign in to your account
  • Click the profile icon with your photo
  • Scroll down to “Dark Theme: Off” 
  • Toggle the mode on 

If you use more than one browser or computer to use YouTube, you will need to change settings on each browser or computer manually. YouTube does not sync it with the user’s Google Account. 

In case, a you need to change the settings to Light Mode, select the “Dark Theme” option from the menu and turn off the slider. 

How to Turn On Dark Mode on YouTube on iPad or iPhone?

How to Turn On Dark Mode on YouTube on iPad or iPhone?

YouTube has its own dark mode options for the iOS app. The option is as easy to enable in the app as it is on the web. All you need to do is,

  • Launch the app
  • Tap on the profile picture icon located on the top-right corner
  • Scroll down and select “Settings”
  • Locate the “Dark theme” 
  • Slide the toggle to turn the theme on

Slide the same toggle off whenever you want to switch back to the Light theme. 

How to Turn On YouTube Dark Mode on Android?

How to Turn On YouTube Dark Mode on Android

YouTube has rolled out the Dark theme for its Android users as well, however it still may not be available for all devices or Android Versions. 

For users who have received this non-straining theme after a recent update, they can follow the steps below to turn it on.

  • Open the YouTube app
  • Tap on the profile picture
  • Select the option “Settings”
  • In “Settings”, tap on “General”
  • Turn on the “Dark theme” by tapping on the option

To reverse the theme to Light, follow the same steps and turn the “Dark theme” toggle off. 

Conclusion to How to Turn On Dark Mode on YouTube 

Dark mode is better when you want the screen to go easy on your eyes or wish to save the battery. This article is a simple guide to how to turn on night mode on YouTube. Easy steps make the process quick. 

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