{"id":10027,"date":"2022-07-13T07:32:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=10027"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:32:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:32:12","slug":"how-to-change-youtube-to-dark-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-youtube-to-dark-mode","title":{"rendered":"How to Change YouTube to Dark Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6ed1b9a9725\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6ed1b9a9725\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6ed1b9a9725\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-youtube-to-dark-mode\/#How_to_Change_YouTube_to_Dark_Mode\" title=\"How to Change YouTube to Dark Mode\">How to Change YouTube to Dark Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-youtube-to-dark-mode\/#Enhances_colors\" title=\"Enhances colors\">Enhances colors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-youtube-to-dark-mode\/#Reduces_glare\" title=\"Reduces glare\">Reduces glare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-youtube-to-dark-mode\/#Saves_battery_life\" title=\"Saves battery life\">Saves battery life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-youtube-to-dark-mode\/#Improves_viewing_experience\" title=\"Improves viewing experience\">Improves viewing experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_YouTube_to_Dark_Mode\"><\/span>How to Change YouTube to Dark Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to change youtube to dark mode\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/nRG4v8e.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>To use YouTube in dark mode, you must be using Google Chrome on your device. To find a dark mode extension, use the search function of your browser and select the one that best meets your needs. To enable dark mode on YouTube, click on the &#8220;appearance&#8221; option and choose &#8220;Dark theme.&#8221; You can also select Light theme or the device&#8217;s theme if you prefer. If you want to have a more immersive experience, use a different theme or switch to another one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhances_colors\"><\/span>Enhances colors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube has added a new feature to its website known as &#8220;dark mode&#8221; that alters the interface&#8217;s colors from white to gray or black. YouTube uses this dark mode to make videos stand out more and focus viewers on the action, which can be particularly useful when using low-resolution videos. Here&#8217;s how to enable YouTube dark mode. The first step is to enable the &#8220;profile&#8221; icon. Next, go to Settings &gt; General, and then tap &#8220;Enable dark mode&#8221; at the bottom.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve done this, you can then choose a dark theme for YouTube. This feature is specific to mobile devices and is available in the Settings menu. Unlike other apps, this feature will not affect the YouTube app&#8217;s functionality. It is entirely cosmetic and will not affect its performance. However, it can reduce eye strain, improve battery life on OLED screens, and give the app a cooler look than the default white mode.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduces_glare\"><\/span>Reduces glare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing the background color on your YouTube Android app to dark mode is a simple way to improve your overall viewing experience. Dark colors on a white background help you focus more on the content instead of distracting from your videos. They also help reduce glare so that you can see your videos in their true colors. As you can see, YouTube&#8217;s dark mode is also great for your sleep. If you find it difficult to focus while watching videos on a light screen, try changing the background color to black.<\/p>\n<p>To enable YouTube to work in dark mode, simply login to your Google account. Then click on the profile icon to open the settings. Next, tap on the &#8216;Dark theme&#8217; option and toggle it on. If you find this feature too complicated, you can also toggle it off again and continue using YouTube. Alternatively, you can download a Chrome extension for your YouTube app to reduce the glare.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saves_battery_life\"><\/span>Saves battery life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for ways to prolong the life of your smartphone battery, you might want to consider switching YouTube to dark mode. This mode uses fewer resources because it uses less power to project black than a light one. It works only on OLED displays, however, so this method won&#8217;t help you with LCD displays. The dark theme is especially beneficial at night, when your eyes are strained from too much blue light.<\/p>\n<p>To enable YouTube to run in a dark theme, make sure you&#8217;re logged into your Google account. Then, go to your profile page and click on the &#8216;Dark theme&#8217; option. Toggle the setting to on. If you don&#8217;t want to use this feature, you can also switch it off again. It&#8217;s worth noting that you can also turn the dark theme off in case you decide to watch a video in the evening.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_viewing_experience\"><\/span>Improves viewing experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you use a smartphone, you might want to try out YouTube&#8217;s new dark mode. This feature is available for both desktop and mobile devices, and is designed to reduce strain on your eyes. On average, people aged 18 and older watch YouTube for 41.9 minutes daily, which is equivalent to 4.9 hours a week and 255 hours a year. Enabling YouTube&#8217;s dark mode is a great way to save your eyes for later.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to being better for your eyes, YouTube&#8217;s dark mode also saves power and reduces strain on your eyes. Using YouTube in dark mode is an efficient way to cut down on eye strain, since black pixels use fewer resources than white ones. As more people spend time in front of screens than ever before, it makes sense to make the transition to a dark theme. And it&#8217;s quick and easy to enable, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change YouTube to Dark Mode To use YouTube in dark mode, you must be using Google Chrome on your device. 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