Dark mode is a great addition to Chrome, making it easier to view the screen in dim environments, enhancing the look, and saving battery on OLED screens. However, sometimes you might need to switch it off for better readability, especially outdoors, or because you simply prefer a light theme. It’s an easy process regardless of your device.
Turning Off Dark Mode on Desktop
The best thing about Chrome is it operates almost identically whether you’re on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Changing the theme is pretty straightforward.
To get started, open Chrome by clicking the icon in your taskbar, start menu, or wherever you have it located.
Next, you’ll find a ‘Customize Chrome’ button on the bottom right. Clicking this will reveal an overlay panel.
In the overlay, select ‘Color and theme’ from the left-hand menu. You will see some color options. Choose the ‘default color’ tile, then press the ‘Done’ button to confirm. The change will be immediate.
And that’s all it takes to change to the light theme on Chrome for desktop!
Turning Off Dark Mode on Android
Using dark mode on your phone can be a problem outdoors in direct sunlight. Turning it off might improve visibility. Here’s how:
First, launch the Chrome app.
Then tap the three vertical dots (kebab menu) at the top right of the screen.
Select ‘Settings’ from the expanded menu.
Look for the ‘Theme’ option under ‘Basics’ and tap it.
Lastly, select ‘Light’ to switch back to the light theme in Chrome.
Chrome is now in light mode on your Android device.
Turning Off Dark Mode on iPhone
On an iPhone, switching to light mode in Chrome is tied to the system-wide theme. There is not an independent theme selection setting for chrome, as there is with Android. Here are the different ways to achieve the desired results.
Method 1: Through Display Settings
To change your system theme, go to the ‘Settings’ app from your home screen.
Tap on ‘Display & Brightness’.
Select the ‘Light’ tile to switch to the light system theme.
Method 2: Through Control Center
An easier and quicker way to toggle the theme is through the control center:
Swipe down from the top right corner of your screen to open the Control Center.
Tap and hold the brightness bar. This will reveal an overlay.
Finally, press the ‘Dark Mode’ option, found at the bottom left, to switch it off.
These are the ways to toggle off dark mode on your devices if you ever need to.