How do I force a Dark theme on Chrome?

Answered by Edward Huber

To force a Dark theme on Chrome, you can follow these steps:

1. Open Chrome and type “chrome://flags” into the address bar. This will take you to Chrome’s experimental features page.

2. On the flags page, you’ll see a search bar at the top. Type “darken-websites-checkbox-in-theme-setting” in the search bar. This will filter the flags and highlight the specific experiment we need.

3. Look for the flag labeled “Darken websites checkbox in theme setting” and click on the dropdown next to it. Select “Enabled” from the options.

4. After enabling the experiment, you’ll see a prompt at the bottom asking you to relaunch Chrome. Click on the “Relaunch” button to restart the browser with the changes.

5. Once Chrome restarts, tap the three dots menu in the top-right corner of the browser window.

6. From the dropdown menu, select “Settings.” This will open the Chrome settings page.

7. On the settings page, scroll down until you find the “Appearance” section. Click on the “Theme” option.

8. In the Theme settings, you’ll find a checkbox labeled “Apply Dark themes to sites, when possible.” Check this box to force a Dark theme on websites.

9. You can now close the settings tab and start browsing. Chrome will automatically apply a Dark theme to websites whenever possible.

It’s important to note that forcing a Dark theme on websites may not work for all sites, as it depends on how they are designed. Some websites have their own custom themes that may not be affected by Chrome’s settings. Additionally, the Dark theme may not be available on all versions of Chrome, as it is an experimental feature.

By following these steps, you can enable and force a Dark theme on Chrome, enhancing your browsing experience with a darker, more visually pleasing interface.