What Is Dark Mode on Facebook?

Dark mode is a setting that’s not just available on Facebook, but across most social platforms, apps, and devices.

It is a way of switching the user settings from a white screen with dark text, to a dark screen with light text. And for many users, it makes visibility and the readability of the screen much easier to manage.

With that said, what does dark mode look like on Facebook specifically and how do you switch it on?

What Does Dark Mode Involve?

Dark mode on Facebook adjusts the colours of the screen to exhibit a darker aesthetic.

This is often better for those with visual impairments, and for those who find it difficult to read text on a light screen. It is also optimal for nighttime browsing.

How to Turn on Dark Mode

To access dark mode on Facebook, follow these steps:

1. Click on the menu button in the bottom right hand corner of the app screen
2. Select ‘Settings and Privacy’ then ‘Settings’
3. Under the ‘Preferences’ heading of the Settings menu, select ‘Dark Mode’
4. You can turn dark mode on and off from within this dedicated menu

NOTE: A third option invites you to set dark mode preferences according to your System – that is, allowing Facebook to mimic the light setting of your device. This means that if your device is in dark mode, your Facebook app will replicate this – and vice versa.

Dark mode is a matter of choice and personal preference, with the ease of the aforementioned process making it easy to switch dark mode on and off according to your own experience on the app.

Happy browsing!