How to enable or disable dark mode for all major Google apps

There’s a reason why countless apps have released a dark mode option in recent years: not only is it very trendy, but it also helps save battery power.

Many Google apps now offer this option, and you’ll probably want to turn it on and off as much as possible on your favorite smartphone or tablet. Here’s how to enable/disable dark mode in some of the most important Google apps.

How to enable dark mode – Android Settings

If you are using a device running Android 10 or higher, you can quickly switch all apps to dark mode with a few simple steps. We’ll discuss how to set up each one inpidually below, but for now, we’ll show you how to do it all at once in your device’s settings.

That is how:

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Settings tooth.
   
2. Then tap Show.
   
3. Now, play Dark mode.
   

While this won’t change all your apps (like Facebook, Instagram, etc.), it will switch all your Google apps to dark mode.

If, for some reason, this method was not effective for you or you do not want all your apps to be in dark mode, read on.

How to enable or disable dark mode – iOS Settings

Similar to the instructions above for Android, iOS users can quickly switch most of their Google apps to dark mode by updating the system settings. That is how:

1. Open the Settings on your iPhone and tap Screen and brightness.
   
2. Tap the dark mode selection.
   

Now, your Google app, Home app, and others will automatically update to dark mode. But according to our tests conducted in October 2021, the Google Maps app did not automatically switch to dark mode. If you have the same experience, we’ll show you how to switch Maps to dark mode below.

How to enable or disable dark mode for Google Play Store

Let’s be honest; We can talk about Google Maps, Google Translate or even Google Search, but the Google Play Store is still the most important app on your device. As? Well, you use it to download all the other apps you need.

Whether you download new apps occasionally or are a daily visitor to Google Play, you’ll surely want to play with dark mode for your favorite Android device.

1. Start by opening the Google Play Store app, then tap the profile icon in the upper right corner.
   
2. In the menu, look for Settings and touch it.
   
3. Tap on General.
   
4. Find the Issue option, tap it and you can choose between Light and Dark.
   
5. There is a third option that will set the theme according to your device’s global dark mode settings. Select your preferred option.
   

How to enable or disable dark mode for Keep Notes

Google Keep Notes is one of the most advanced note-taking services on the market. It has been around for a while, but recently has seen a rise in popularity. Here’s how to switch Keep Notes to dark mode:

1. Open Keep Notes and tap the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner.
   
2. Tap on Settings.
   
3. Tap on Issue.
   
4. Tap on Dark. You can also select the option to follow the system default.
   

How to enable or disable dark mode for Google Drive

Google Drive is a great resource for storing files, documents, and more. Here’s how to enable dark mode for Google Drive:

1. Open Google Drive and tap the three horizontal lines in the top left-hand corner.
   
2. Tap on Settings.
   
3. Tap on Choose a topic.
   
4. Select Dark or choose the system default option.
   

Now, Google Drive will appear in dark mode.

How to enable or disable dark mode for Google Assistant

If you’re not already using Google Assistant, you’re missing out: it can answer a lot of questions and do a lot of things at your command. Whatever you need, Google Assistant is there for you.

Unfortunately, you can’t tell Google Assistant to turn dark mode on or off. If you want to choose between dark and normal modes, you will have to do it manually.

Note: As mentioned above, Google Assistant should follow your system’s dark mode, but you may not want your entire Google suite to be in dark mode. Unfortunately, the Google Assistant app doesn’t always have its own theme settings. If the following options do not appear for you, follow the instructions to change the Google app settings to dark mode and the Google Assistant app will do the same.

1. Run the Google Assistant application from your device.
   
2. Navigate to the bottom right corner of the screen. You will see a Further option; touch it.
   
3. On the next screen, select Settings and then click General. This will list many useful settings, among which you will find the Issue option.
   
4. Now, play Issue and select if you want the theme to be Light, Darkor go through Default system.
   

How to enable or disable dark mode for Google Maps

Google Maps has become the most popular navigation application in the world. Whenever someone needs information related to a map, it is their choice. Recently, Google Maps introduced a dark mode feature.

To enable dark mode in Google Maps, do this:

1. Start by tapping your profile icon in the upper right corner.
   
2. Then tap Settings.
   
3. Tap on Dark mode under the Using maps p.
   
4. Then touch In. You can also tap the option to follow your system settings if you wish.
   

If you opted to have Maps follow your system settings, you can easily enable and disable dark mode in all your Google apps in the device settings.

How to enable dark mode for Google Chrome

Google Chrome is another app that can easily switch from light mode to dark mode. Here’s how to make the change:

1. Open the Chrome app and tap the three vertical points in the upper right corner.
   
2. Tap on Settings.
   
3. Tap on Issue.
   
4. Tap on Dark.
   

Now, the Google Chrome app will appear in dark mode.

How to enable dark mode for Google search

Finally, the most used Google app on the list: Google Search. You would think this app would be the first to have a trendy feature like dark mode. However, you would be wrong as they introduced it only a few months ago.

1. Start by running the Google search app on your device and then navigate to the Further button.
   
2. Then click Settings.
   
3. In it Settings screen, go to Topics.
   
4. A screen will allow you to choose between Dark, Lightand Default system settings. It’s pretty clear what you need to do here.
   

No dark mode option available

Some Google apps have not yet introduced the Dark Mode option. Whatever the reason, they are falling behind. However, the apps listed above have the dark mode option. Follow the steps and you can quickly enable or disable it.

If Dark Mode is not in one of the apps we show you, your app may not be updated. As a general rule, your device will update apps automatically. Sometimes, however, automatic updates can be delayed, so you will have to do them manually.

To do this, go to your app store and search for the app in question. From there, update it manually, if possible. This should ensure that the Google app is up to date and has a dark mode option.

Additional FAQs

Here you will find more information that answers other questions you may have about Google Themes.

1. How do I activate dark mode for all apps?

Regardless of which device you are using, there is an option to enable the global dark mode feature. The global dark mode feature will try to detect all apps on the device that support dark mode and turn it on automatically. However, keep in mind that it may not detect dark mode in all apps that offer the option.

1. You will find this option on devices. Settings menu; navigate to Screen and brightness.
   
2. Now, toggle the dark mode switch to In.
   

1. On iOS devices, go to Screen and brightness and select the option you prefer. You can choose between Light, Darkand Automatic.

2. Is dark mode better for your eyes?

In addition to ensuring longer battery life for your device and lower power consumption, dark mode is known to reduce eye strain in low-light conditions.

However, dark mode is not an excuse to stare at your phone screen for hours a day. Any form of excessive screen use can cause long-term damage to your eyesight; always keep this in mind.

3. Why should you use dark mode?

First of all, dark mode causes less eye strain. Then, there is the factor of battery life. Simply put, bright white backgrounds have higher light output (as you’ve probably noticed). Naturally, this leads to higher battery consumption.

Dark mode is also better in terms of productivity. Plus, it looks pretty stylish and cool.

4. Does Google Chrome have dark mode?

On Android devices, dark mode in Google Chrome remains an experimental feature, activated from the browser’s address bar by entering chrome://flags. iOS devices have yet to see an option for dark mode in Google Chrome.

Conclusion

There you go! This is how to enable dark mode in the main Google applications. Although the dark mode option has not been introduced to all Google apps, you can be sure that we are slowly getting there. Remember, deploying this option appears to be a much bigger challenge than it appears.

Have you managed to activate dark mode in any of these applications? Did you have to update them manually to do that? Head to the comments p below and join the discussion. Also don’t refrain from asking any questions you may have on the topic.