The latest update to the messaging app ushers in a dark mode. Here’s how to activate it on iOS and Android.
After long weeks of beta testing, WhatsApp Dark Mode is available to all users on iOS and Android.
On the iPhone, you must use iOS 13 to benefit from it. The feature is also enabled by default if you have configured your device to use a dark appearance. If this is not the case, you can activate the dark theme of iOS by going to Settings, then in the Brightness and display menu.
On Android 10, WhatsApp, in principle, automatically applies the system default theme. On older versions of Android, WhatsApp dark mode will have to be manually activated. Here’s how to do it.
1. Update WhatsApp
To take advantage of the instant messaging application’s dark mode, first check that it is up to date. On iOS, the dark theme is available from version 2.20.30, while on Android, you will need version 2.20.65 or higher of the app.
- Download WhatsApp for Android (Free)
- Download WhatsApp for iPhone (Free)
2. Go to WhatsApp Settings
On Android, open WhatsApp, press the options button represented by three small dots, and enter the Settings of the application.
3. Manually activate the dark theme
On Android 10, you usually don’t have to do anything if you default to a dark theme for your device’s interface. If this is not your case, or if you are using an older version of Android, you will be able to activate the dark theme of WhatsApp manually.
To do this, go to the Discussions menu and, under the Display heading, enter the Theme menu where you can select Dark to abandon the clear interface or take advantage of dark mode.