How to turn on Facebook's dark mode on any device
- You can enable Facebook dark mode on your iPhone, Android, or computer.
- On the Facebook mobile app, you can turn on dark mode through the Settings & Privacy menu.
- On Facebook's desktop version, you'll use the Display & Accessibility menu to enable dark mode.
If you're looking to use Facebook in a way that consumes less battery on your device or strains your eyes less at night, you should enable the social media platform's dark mode.
Here's how to enable dark mode on the Facebook website, or on the Facebook mobile app for iPhone or Android.
How to turn on Facebook dark mode on an iPhone or Android
1. In the Facebook app, tap the hamburger menu, the three horizontal lines in the bottom-right corner.
2. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings in the drop-down menu.
3. On the Settings page, scroll down to the Preferences header and find and tap Dark Mode.
4. On the Dark Mode page, tap the circle next to On. You can also choose System, which matches the app's appearance to your device's dark or light system settings.
How to turn on Facebook dark mode on a computer
1. Go to Facebook.com and log in. In the top-right corner, select the downward-facing arrow icon.
2. In the drop-down menu that appears, click Display & Accessibility.
3. Under the Dark Mode header, click the circle next to On to enable the feature. You can also enable Automatic to have your Facebook interface reflect the dark or light settings of your device.
