You can’t beat dark mode, not only does it preserve battery life on your phone, but it prevents you from searing your eyeballs when you’re squeezing in those few last DMs before bed.
In 2023, dark mode is a staple of pretty much every app, but Snapchat sure took its sweet time implementing one. It was first added to the iOS app only, so Android users had to use a complicated workaround. Now, though, it’s finally on Android proper, so it’s very simple to activate on any smartphone.
If you’re ready to turn your Snapchat to the dark side, read on, we’ve got you covered.
How to turn on dark mode in Snapchat on iPhone
Enabling dark mode on iPhone is as easy as can be, just follow the simple steps below:
- Open your Snapchat app
- Tap on your Bitmoji icon at the top left
- Tap the Settings cog at the top right
- Scroll down until you find App Appearance, and select that
- Choose Always Dark from the menu
You’re all done. Now you can snap away in dimly lit environments with optimum comfort.
How to turn on dark mode in Snapchat on Android
On Android, things are done in very much the same way. But first, make sure that your application is up to date because dark mode was only added recently.
- Open your Snapchat app
- Tap on your Bitmoji icon at the top left
- Tap the Settings cog at the top right
- Scroll down until you find App Appearance, and select that
- Choose Always Dark from the menu
- Tap Restart now for the settings to take effect
All finished, your eyes and battery will thank you for your hard work. If you want to learn more about Snapchat, why not check out our guide on how to stop or allow your snaps to be saved in Snapchat chats?