Google Chat Dark Mode: A Quick Guide

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Dark mode is a feature that many people find appealing. It can help with battery life on devices, and it’s often more comfortable on the eyes. Google Chat is a widely used platform for both personal and work communication, so having a dark mode option can be really useful. If you’re someone who prefers dark mode, it’s simple to enable it in Google Chat.

Enabling Dark Mode on Desktop

If you primarily use Google Chat on your computer, here’s how to switch to dark mode:

1. Go to chat.google.com in your browser. If you aren’t logged in to your Google account, log in now. You’ll see a ‘Loading Chat’ screen.

   

2. Once loaded, click the gear icon at the top right to open the ‘Chat settings’. This opens a pop-up window.

   

3. Scroll down to the ‘Theme settings’ section in the pop-up. Select the radio button next to ‘Dark Mode’. It’ll switch immediately. Then, click ‘Done’ to close the settings.

   

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Enabling Dark Mode on Android

You can also set a different theme for Google Chat on your Android, and it only takes a few taps.

1. Open the Google Chat app on your phone.

   

2. Tap the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left of the app.

   

3. From the menu, choose ‘Settings’.

   

4. Find the ‘General’ section, then tap ‘Theme’. This opens a new window.

   

5. Tap the radio button beside the ‘Dark’ option. Dark mode will be activated instantly.

   

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How to Disable Dark Mode in Google Chat

If you have dark mode enabled and want to switch back, it’s just as easy.

Disable Dark Mode on Google Chat Web (Desktop)

1. Go to chat.google.com. Log in if needed. You’ll see the ‘Loading Chat’ screen.

   

2. Click the gear icon at the top right to access the ‘Chat settings’ menu.

   

3. Scroll down to the ‘Theme settings’. Then, click the radio button next to ‘Light Mode’. It’ll switch immediately. Click ‘Done’ to close the settings.

   

Disable Dark Mode on Google Chat Mobile App (Android)

1. Open the Google Chat app on your Android.

   

2. Tap the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) at the top left.

   

3. Tap the ‘Settings’ option.

   

4. Tap ‘Theme’ in the ‘General’ section of settings.

   

5. Tap the radio button next to the ‘Light’ option to switch back to light mode. The change happens instantly.