How To Enable Dark Mode On X (Formerly Twitter) For A Comfortable Browsing Experience

X is where everyone comes to talk about the latest ongoing of the world, sprinkled with some humorous comments. So I wouldn’t blame you if you spend hours just browsing through your feed. But this can be straining on your eyes, especially if you are using the app in light mode. So in this read, we will show you how to turn on the dark mode on Twitter or X.

Enable Dark Mode on X App

Even before its name change to X, the app had a dark mode that worked quite well. Fortunately, this feature remains effective today. Here’s how you can enable dark mode on the X app for both Android and iOS devices:

1. Open the X app, and tap on your profile icon at the top left.
2. From the sidebar menu, tap on the sun icon.
3. Under “Dark mode,” select On. On an iPhone, you need to turn on the Dark mode toggle from this screen.
4. For the Dark theme, you can choose between Dim or Lights out.

Once enabled, the app will switch to a darker theme. Selecting Dim applies a grayish tone, while Lights out goes completely black, which is ideal for AMOLED displays.

Make X Follow Your Device Theme

Another option for activating dark mode on the X app is to sync it with your device's theme. This feature allows the app to change colors based on whether your phone is in dark or light mode, ensuring consistency with the rest of your device. Here’s how to set it up:

1. In the X app, tap your profile icon at the top left.
2. Tap on the sun icon at the bottom left.
3. Select Use device settings. For iPhone users, you’ll need to toggle the Use device settings option on.

With this setting, whenever you enable Dark mode on your Android or iOS device, the app will automatically adapt to match those settings.

Turn On Dark Mode on X Website

If you prefer using the X website through your browser, you can also switch to dark mode there. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Visit X and click on the More option in the sidebar.
2. Navigate to Settings and privacy.
3. Go to the Accessibility, display and languages menu in settings.
4. Under Display, choose between the Dim or Lights out options under “Backgrounds”.

Following these steps will provide you with a more comfortable browsing experience on the X website, reducing eye strain during long sessions.

Using Chrome Flags for Dark Mode

If you encounter issues enabling dark mode, you can force the dark theme using Chrome flags. Here’s what to do:

1. Open Chrome or a Chromium-based browser and type chrome://flags in the address bar.
2. Search for “Dark” on the Chrome flags page.
3. Locate “Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents” and click on the Default dropdown menu.
4. Select Enabled from the dropdown menu.
5. Click on Relaunch to apply the changes.

This method will enforce a dark theme across all websites you visit in the browser. If the changes don't suit your preferences, you can return to these steps and change the setting back to “Default” at any time.

This wraps up this guide, and I hope that these methods will help you browse through X without straining your eyes. With the availability of dark themes, users have more control over their visual experience. Which option do you prefer? If you have any questions about this guide, feel free to leave a comment!