Google Search dark mode finally arrives on Desktop: Here’s how to enable

Main Image
  • Like
  • Comment
  • Share

Google has been enthusiastically adding dark mode on its various platforms and now the same is available on Google Search for Desktop. Initially, select users will test out the new Dark Mode and they will need to set the system theme on desktop to dark theme. Once done, the Google Search will automatically switch to the dark theme.

How to enable the ‘dark mode’ feature Google Search on PC

  • Select users will get a notification at the corner of the Google Search page saying “Dark theme is now available”.
  • To enable it, just click on the ‘Turn on’ button, which will switch the search page to Dark mode.
  • Google will give you a choice to choose between Light or Dark, or System Default options.
  • If in case you haven’t received this new feature, you have an option to forcefully enforce Dark Mode via Chrome flags.
  • Just type Chrome://flags on the address bar and enter.
  • Now search ‘Dark Mode’.
  • Enable the Force Dark Mode for Web Contents and relaunch Chrome.

Google Chrome mobile app also allows you to choose between light, dark or follow the System theme rules. Here’s how you can apply dark mode on Google Chrome mobile app:

  • Open the Google Chrome app.
  • On the top right there’s a three-dot menu tap there.
  • Tap Settings.
  • Under Basics section tap Themes.
  • Now select between System default, Light and Dark.
Smartprix StaffSmartprix Staff
The SM Staff team consists of tech-savvy writers and editors adept at simplifying complex tech into easily understandable information.



Related Articles

ImageOppo Pad Mini Is Coming: A Phone‑Shaped Tablet That Wants To Take On The iPad Mini

Oppo is gearing up to launch one of its most ambitious Android tablets ever: the Oppo Pad Mini. It is slotted for an April 21, 2026, launch date in China, alongside the Oppo Pad 5 Pro. Teaser videos from the company’s executive Qiao Jiadong (on Weibo) show the device, and, to me, it looks more …

ImageHow to Enable Dark Mode in Google Chrome on Windows 10

Update:Starting Chrome Canary version 78.0.3873.0, you can activate “Force Dark Mode for Web contents” found within Chrome Flags. You can access the experimental lab of Chrome by visiting chrome://flags link. This will “automatically render(s) all web contents using a dark theme on Mac, Windows, Linux, Chrome OS, and Android. After a long wait, we …

ImageHow to Enable or Disable Dark Mode on Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 11, has been released to compatible devices as a stable version starting October 5. This new OS, known as Software 11, is available to eligible users at no cost and is designed to work on devices with specific hardware requirements. Whether you’re using a laptop or a PC, Windows 11 …

ImageI Used Google AI Mode: What Is It, How It Works, And Comparison With Perplexity AI

After testing it in the United States, Alphabet-owned search giant Google released its Perplexity AI rival in India on Tuesday: AI Mode. Called Google’s “most powerful AI search experience yet,” the AI Mode essentially combines Google Search’s vast directory of information with Gemini’s ability to process and organize it in an easy-to-understand and efficient manner. …

ImageOPPO Find X9 Series to Get AirDrop Compatibility via Quick Share Update

OPPO has announced that its Find X9 series will soon support file sharing with Apple devices through Google’s Quick Share system, enabling compatibility with AirDrop-style transfers. The feature will arrive as a software update rolling out in March 2026. Once the update arrives, you’ll be able to send files such as photos, videos, and documents …

Discuss

Be the first to leave a comment.

Related Products