WhatsApp: Enable Dark Mode - how to do it

For a short time now, WhatsApp has also had an integrated Dark Mode to display the app in a dark design. However, to use the Dark Mode, it is necessary to activate it beforehand. Read here how the activation works on Android and iOS.

These are the advantages of using Dark Mode in WhatsApp

Wanted by many WhatsApp users for a long time, Dark Mode has finally been available for the popular messenger app since the beginning of 2020. Once activated, the entire app will appear in dark tones, saving your eyes when using WhatsApp in low-light conditions. Would you like to increase the battery life of your smartphone battery, the use of Dark Mode is also advantageous, as it consumes less power.

How to enable Dark Mode in WhatsApp

The Dark Mode for WhatsApp is available since the beginning of 2020 and can, both on Android and iOS, be activated directly in the app.

1. If you are using a smartphone with Android 9.0 or older, please open WhatsApp and tap on the three dots in the top right corner to open the menu.
2. In the menu, then navigate to "Settings" > "Chats" > "Design", select the option "Dark" and confirm with "OK" to activate the Dark Mode for WhatsApp.
3. If you have a device with Android 10 or an iPhone with iOS 13, they have a system-wide Dark Mode, which also applies to WhatsApp.
4. To activate it, please go to "Settings" > "Display" "Dark Mode" on Android 10 or select the option "Dark" on the iPhone under "Settings" > "Display & Brightness".