--- title: "How to Activate the Dark Mode Feature in Google Search" description: "Google Search Dark Mode may be turned on under the appearance settings, which are divided into three categories: device default, dark, and light." author: "Vallabha Buddepu" published: 2022-01-31 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/1320/how-to-activate-the-dark-mode-feature-in-google-search category: "google" tags: ["google analytics", "google", "technology", "technology news"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # How to Activate the Dark Mode Feature in Google Search ## HIGHLIGHTS On September 9, [Google Search](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12393/google-search-adds-new-personal-tab-to-showcase-only-your-content-results) [Dark Mode](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/337618/how-to-implement-dark-mode-in-your-web-application) became available. Light text is shown on a dark backdrop in Dark Mode. In May 2020, Google Search for mobile will have Dark Mode. ## WHY IN [NEWS](https://www.mindstick.com/developersection/news) Although Google Search is one of our most commonly used daily tools, the white backdrop might be distracting in a dark setting. The solution is, of course, Google Search Dark Mode, which you can enable on your desktop here. Users now have three options in Google Search's appearance settings, including Dark and Light Mode. The third option is to keep Google Search's appearance settings synced with their computer's default theme, which will be especially useful if users have set an [automatic](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/145518/what-automatic-repeat-request-arq) time for turning the Dark Mode on and off. By maintaining a minimal [contrast](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/51319/compare-and-contrast-the-style-of-the-first-two-federalists-presidents-to-that-of-the-first-anti-federalists-president-how-does-their-leadership-style-compare-with-what-they-believe-the-federal-gover) ratio [essential](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12260/why-it-is-essential-to-be-proactive-about-your-retirement-financial-planning) for readability, the Dark Mode helps to alleviate [eye strain](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/111608/how-do-e-readers-reduce-eye-strain). In September 2021, Google introduced the appearance settings for Google Search in a post on Google Support. Device default, Dark, or Light are the three possibilities in the new look settings. The new Dark Mode options began rolling out to users on September 9 and will be gradually accessible to all users in the following weeks, according to the article. **also read :** https://tinyurl.com/2az2b4rk ## How to Use Google Search in Dark Mode The new look settings will apply to the Google homepage, [Search results](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/160077/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-sql-where-clause-and-how-is-it-used-to-filter-search-results) page, and Search settings, among other related webpages, according to the statement. The Device default option matches the device's color scheme automatically. The Dark setting displays light text on a dark backdrop, whereas the Light setting displays light text on a light background. The procedures to [enable Dark](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/109766/how-to-enable-dark-mode-on-oxygen-os-12-for-unique-apps) Mode on Google Search are outlined below. **also read :** https://tinyurl.com/paryvsp2 ## STEPS TO FOLLOWS : Google Search may be accessed simply entering google.com into your browser. Click Settings in the [lower right corner](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/93437/how-is-related-page-concern-on-the-lower-right-corner-at-mindstick) of the Google Search homepage. Then select Appearance from the left panel of the page that opens; if it isn't accessible under Settings, select Search Settings and then Appearance from the left panel of the page that opens. Device default, Dark, or Light are the options. Click Save at the bottom of the page. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/1320/how-to-activate-the-dark-mode-feature-in-google-search Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.