Facebook has rolled out a new desktop interface that not only offers a refreshing, less cluttered interface; it also offers a Dark Mode. Many users prefer to use Dark Theme on Windows and macOS, and this will perfectly blend with it. In this post, we will show you can enable Dark Mode for Facebook on Desktop, get the new interface, or revert to classic mode.
Enable Dark Mode in Facebook on Desktop or Web
A lot whitespace can strain your eyes, and that’s where Dark Mode helps as the darker background helps reduce eye strain. Follow the steps to get the new Facebook interface with Dark Mode.
Step 1: Log in to your Facebook account on your computer.
Step 2: Click on the down arrow at the top right corner and select Switch to New Facebook. The older Facebook page will be refreshed, and the new interface design will load.
Step 3: Once the refresh is complete, a welcome message will be shown the first time you switch to this new version. Click Next to proceed.
Next, You will get an option to either stick to traditional Light Mode provided by Facebook by default or choose the new Dark Mode. You can select Dark Mode from here. If you skip switching to Dark Mode, follow the next step to do it anytime later.
Step 4: Click to the down arrow at the top right corner of your account > Select Settings > Toggle Dark Mode.
After that, you should see the dark mode right away. However, if you do not like it, you can always toggle it off.
Can You Go back To the Old Facebook Interface?
Yes. If for any reason, you still prefer the old interface, click on the menu, and select “Switch to Classic Facebook” menu. However, you will also lose access to dark mode.
Can You Enable Dark Mode on All Websites?
Yes, but it may not be perfect, Chrome offers a flag “chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark,” which can force dark mode for all websites.
Is there a Dark mode for the Facebook App?
Yes. Open the app and head to the Settings menu. Scroll down to find and open “Settings and Privacy.” Select ‘Dark Mode’ and then choose ‘ON’ to enable it. The steps are the same on both Android and iPhone.
You can also toggle the Dark theme on a system level to automatically switch to dark mode in Facebook’s app.
How do I turn on night mode on Facebook?
Night mode and Dark Mode are the same. However, if you are looking for Night Mode on your smartphone, then it should be available in Quick Settings on the notification panel.