How To Enable Dark Mode In Facebook Messenger

Like most other instant messaging apps, Facebook Messenger also offers a dark mode, and it’s easy to enable it in the app and on the website. Part of the Meta family, along with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, Messenger is one of the preeminent apps in its segment. According to Statista, it is the second-largest cross-platform messaging app globally after WhatsApp, with 1.3 billion monthly active users as of Oct. 2021.

Dark Mode is a popular feature across most apps on mobile and desktops. In fact, a system-wide dark mode option is also offered by most operating systems, including Android, iOS, Windows and macOS. As for Facebook Messenger, it offers the feature natively, enabling users to switch it on with or without OS-level support. This means the feature is also available on older versions of Android and iOS that do not offer a native dark mode.

To turn on dark mode in the Facebook Messenger mobile app, launch it and then tap on the profile image in the top-left corner on the home screen. On the profile screen, the ‘Dark Mode‘ toggle is present front and center, so switch it on to enable dark mode on the mobile app. In some cases, depending on the app version, users may have to tap on ‘Dark Mode‘ and then select ‘On‘ from the next screen. The Facebook Messenger desktop app also offers a dark mode setting. To enable that, launch the app, sign in to Facebook, and then click on the profile picture at the bottom-left corner of the window. Now hit ‘Preferences‘ and then select ‘Appearance.’ Under ‘Theme,’ use the drop-down menu to select ‘Dark.’ The selection will be auto-saved.

Dark Mode On The Facebook Messenger Website

Enabling the dark mode is also equally easy on the website. However, do note that the setting on the website is applicable across all of Facebook as Messenger is integrated within the Facebook website. So simply login to Facebook and click on the drop-down menu at the top-right corner to get started. Now on the pop-up panel, hit ‘Display and Accessibility’ and then under ‘Dark Mode,’ select ‘On‘ to enable dark mode across Facebook and Facebook Messenger. To switch it off, retrace the steps and select ‘Off‘ at the last stage to get back to light mode across all of Facebook.

The dark mode in Facebook Messenger changes the app’s background from stark white to complete black, which is much easier on the eye. As with any other application, it helps reduce glare from the mobile or desktop display and is especially helpful in low-light situations. For people not accustomed to using the dark mode, it can feel like a significant change at first, but once they get used to the new look, it quickly becomes evident that the dark mode on Facebook Messenger is less straining on the eyes, making the chats more enjoyable.

Source: Facebook