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How to Turn On Dark Mode on Google Search

Get the Google dark theme when you search

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What to Know

On the Google search main page, go to Settings > Dark Theme.On a search results page, click the Settings gear > Dark Theme.Because you turn it on manually, Google can use Dark Mode even if your computer doesn't have it active. If you're used to using a dark mode on your computer, you've probably missed it when you opened a Google page with its decidedly not-dark default appearance. Luckily, you can change it.

How Do I Turn On Google Search Dark Mode

You can turn on the dark theme for Google search with a few clicks. Here's how to do it.
On the Google home page, click Settings in the lower-right corner.
Select Dark Theme: Off.
Enjoy the new theme, which will be active whether or not you have Dark Mode turned on for your device.

How to Turn On Google' s Dark Theme From Search Results

You don't have to be on the main page to turn on Google's dark theme. Here's how to do it from search results.
On a search results page, click the Settings gear.
Click Dark theme: Off.
The dark theme will turn on until you deactivate it using the same menu.
You can turn on the dark theme from any search results, including news, videos, and images.

Why Can' t I Get Google' s Dark Theme

Because Google updates its platform on its own, you shouldn't have any issues turning on the dark theme, regardless of which program you're using or whether it's running the most current version. The dark theme should also detect which setting your computer is using and match it by default. If, for some reason, you can't activate the dark theme on either the main Google page, however, try a different browser or by checking for an update.
FAQ How do I turn on Dark Mode in Gmail? To enable Gmail Dark Mode, go to Settings > Theme > View all > Dark theme > Save. In the Gmail app, go to Settings > Theme > Dark. How do I turn on Dark Mode in Google Chrome? To change the theme in Chrome, select the three-dot icon > Settings > Themes. Search for "dark" to find a dark theme. How do I turn on Dark Mode in Google Maps? To enable Dark Mode in the Google Maps app, tap your profile icon > Settings > Theme > Always in dark theme > Save. Or, choose Same as device theme and enable Android Dark Mode. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn on Dark Mode in Google Chrome How to Change Theme Colors in Google Slides How to Search in Google Sheets How to Turn on Google Maps Dark Mode on Android How to Fix It When Facebook Dark Mode Is Gone How to Turn On Dark Mode on Instagram How to Use Google Docs Dark Mode How to Use Kindle Dark Mode How to Turn on Windows 11 Dark Mode How to Turn On Snapchat Notifications How to Get Dark Mode on Snapchat How to Change Facebook to Dark Mode How to Change the Color of Your Apps on Android How to Use Twitter Night Mode How to Use Slack Dark Mode for Desktop What Is the Google Chrome Browser? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies