How to enable dark mode for Gmail on Android, iOS and desktop

Apart from social media apps, Gmail is one of the services that we use every day, either on smartphones or on a computer. One of the features that users look for these days is dark mode and most apps have started implementing it.

Dark mode reduces the user’s exposure to blue light that can affect the ability to sleep and also reduces battery consumption on smartphones, especially the ones with an AMOLED display. Dark mode also helps in reducing glare when you are using the device at night.

The latest versions of Android and iOS have introduced system-wide dark mode, making it easier for users to use their phones. In Android 10, apps that use the default system theme will automatically adopt dark mode once you turn it on. iOS also has a similar feature, inverting dark and light colours.

How to enable dark mode for Gmail on Android 10

• On your Android 10 phone, open the Gmail app.
• Now, tap the hamburger menu (three lines) at the top left corner.
• Scroll down and click on ‘Settings’.
• Now, tap ‘General Settings’.
• At the top, tap on ‘Theme' and select ‘Dark’.
• You can also select ‘System Default’ if you want Gmail to adopt your system settings.

How to enable dark mode for Gmail on iOS 13

• Open the Gmail app on your iOS 13 device.
• Now, tap on the hamburger menu (three lines) at the top left corner.
• Scroll down and click on ‘Settings’.
• Now, tap on ‘Theme’.
• Select ‘Dark’ to enable dark mode.

How to enable dark mode for Gmail on desktop

To activate dark mode for Gmail on desktop, open Gmail.com on your desktop.

Click the ‘Settings’ icon at the top right corner underneath your profile icon.


Now, select ‘Themes’.

Now, scroll down and look for the ‘Dark’ theme.


Now, click on ‘Save’.


See also:

How to enable dark mode in WhatsApp

Here’s how you can enable dark mode for Google Chrome

Switching your phone to dark mode could be a game-changer for your battery life, especially if you have one of 3 iPhones