{"id":41280,"date":"2025-01-06T15:47:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T07:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=41280"},"modified":"2026-01-24T17:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T09:12:34","slug":"youtube-dark-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/youtube-dark-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn on YouTube Dark Mode on PC\/Mac\/Android\/iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This article offers a detailed guide to help you turn on YouTube Dark Mode to change YouTube\u2019s website or mobile app to a dark background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About YouTube Dark Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like many other applications, YouTube also provides a Dark Mode feature. It allows you to change the YouTube background to a dark color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of using dark mode include reducing eye strain (especially at night or in low-light environments), saving battery, enhancing the viewing experience, etc. Therefore, YouTube’s dark mode is gaining popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Turn on YouTube Dark Mode on PC\/Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can use two ways to turn on dark mode on YouTube on a PC or Mac. Check the step-by-step guide below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 1. Use YouTube\u2019s Built-in Dark Theme Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Open your preferred browser like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari (for Mac) on your computer. Visit https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/<\/a> in the browser to open the official YouTube website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2. If you haven\u2019t signed in to your YouTube account yet, click the \u201cSign In\u201d button in the top-right corner and sign in to your YouTube account. Generally, you can log into YouTub<\/a>e with your Google account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3. After logging in, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select \u201cAppearance\u201d from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4. In the new \u201cAppearance\u201d window, select \u201cDark Theme\u201d, and your YouTube page will turn to a dark background immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Method 2. Use a YouTube Dark Mode Extension<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to enhance your YouTube experience with dark mode, you can also try some browser extensions. Some extensions may offer more theme customization options like adjusting the darkness level, contrast, brightness, etc. for a more personalized experience on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select and install a YouTube dark theme extension for your browser to enable or disable dark mode with one click. Top dark mode extensions for YouTube include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n