{"id":59943,"date":"2021-10-26T19:57:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T14:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=59943"},"modified":"2026-10-07T07:47:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T02:17:23","slug":"dark-mode-snapchat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/10\/dark-mode-snapchat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn On Snapchat Dark Mode on iPhone and Android (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want Snapchat dark mode to save your eyes during late-night chats? Snapchat has an official dark mode on both iPhone and Android. Android users waited years for it, and when we first wrote this guide in 2021 you needed workarounds, but since 2024 it&#8217;s a simple setting called <strong>App Appearance<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s how to turn on Snapchat dark mode in 2026, and what to do if you can&#8217;t find the option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/dark-mode-snapchat.jpg\" alt=\"Snapchat dark mode App Appearance setting\" width=\"925\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/dark-mode-snapchat.jpg 925w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/dark-mode-snapchat-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/dark-mode-snapchat-150x61.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/dark-mode-snapchat-768x311.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Open Snapchat, tap your <strong>profile icon<\/strong> (top left), tap the <strong>gear icon<\/strong> (Settings), open <strong>App Appearance<\/strong> and choose <strong>Always Dark<\/strong>. Choose <strong>Match System<\/strong> to follow your phone&#8217;s dark mode.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aeeaa31be946\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" 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: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" 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><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aeeaa31be946\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/10\/dark-mode-snapchat\/#How_to_turn_on_Snapchat_dark_mode_on_iPhone\" >How to turn on Snapchat dark mode on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/10\/dark-mode-snapchat\/#How_to_turn_on_Snapchat_dark_mode_on_Android\" >How to turn on Snapchat dark mode on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/10\/dark-mode-snapchat\/#Cant_find_App_Appearance\" >Can&#8217;t find App Appearance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/10\/dark-mode-snapchat\/#Old_Android_workarounds_no_longer_needed\" >Old Android workarounds (no longer needed)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/10\/dark-mode-snapchat\/#Why_use_dark_mode\" >Why use dark mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/10\/dark-mode-snapchat\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/10\/dark-mode-snapchat\/#Does_Snapchat_have_dark_mode_on_Android_now\" >Does Snapchat have dark mode on Android now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/10\/dark-mode-snapchat\/#Does_Snapchat_dark_mode_change_my_Snaps\" >Does Snapchat dark mode change my Snaps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/10\/dark-mode-snapchat\/#How_do_I_switch_Snapchat_back_to_light_mode\" >How do I switch Snapchat back to light mode?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_turn_on_Snapchat_dark_mode_on_iPhone\"><\/span>How to turn on Snapchat dark mode on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapchat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snapchat<\/a> and tap your <strong>profile picture or Bitmoji<\/strong> at the top left.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>gear icon<\/strong> at the top right to open Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>My Account<\/strong>, tap <strong>App Appearance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Always Dark<\/strong>, or <strong>Match System<\/strong> to switch with your iPhone&#8217;s appearance setting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_turn_on_Snapchat_dark_mode_on_Android\"><\/span>How to turn on Snapchat dark mode on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Update Snapchat from the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.snapchat.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play Store<\/a>. Official dark mode arrived on Android in 2024 (version 12.34 and later).<\/li>\n<li>Tap your <strong>profile icon<\/strong>, then the <strong>gear icon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll to <strong>App Appearance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Always Dark<\/strong> or <strong>Match System<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The camera screen always looks dark, so you&#8217;ll notice the change in chats, Stories, Spotlight, your profile and Settings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cant_find_App_Appearance\"><\/span>Can&#8217;t find App Appearance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Update the app:<\/strong> older versions don&#8217;t have the option. Check the App Store or Play Store for updates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restart Snapchat<\/strong> after updating, or clear its cache in <strong>Settings \u2192 Clear Cache<\/strong> inside the app.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Older phones:<\/strong> very old Android or iOS versions may not get the newest Snapchat builds. Snapchat&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Support site<\/a> lists supported versions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use your phone&#8217;s dark theme:<\/strong> turn on dark mode in phone settings and set Snapchat to <strong>Match System<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Android_workarounds_no_longer_needed\"><\/span>Old Android workarounds (no longer needed)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before official support, Android users tried forcing dark mode with <strong>Developer options \u2192 Override force-dark<\/strong>, editing app preferences on rooted phones, or using the <strong>Color inversion<\/strong> accessibility setting. These gave patchy results, and some broke Snapchat&#8217;s colours in photos. Now that App Appearance is available, skip them and use the official setting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_use_dark_mode\"><\/span>Why use dark mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Easier on the eyes<\/strong> in low light, especially before bed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saves battery<\/strong> on phones with OLED screens, where black pixels are switched off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Less glare<\/strong> when you check your phone in a dark room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dark mode is now available in most apps. You can also turn it on for sites with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/11\/chota-micro-css-framework\/\">dark mode CSS framework like Chota<\/a>, and for YouTube under <strong>Settings \u2192 General \u2192 Appearance<\/strong>. If your children use Snapchat, also check its Family Center parental tools, and see how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2023\/01\/block-adult-content-youtube\/\">block adult content on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Snapchat_have_dark_mode_on_Android_now\"><\/span>Does Snapchat have dark mode on Android now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Since 2024 Snapchat for Android has an official App Appearance setting with Always Dark.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Snapchat_dark_mode_change_my_Snaps\"><\/span>Does Snapchat dark mode change my Snaps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. It only changes the app&#8217;s menus and backgrounds. Photos and videos you send look the same.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_switch_Snapchat_back_to_light_mode\"><\/span>How do I switch Snapchat back to light mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Go to <strong>Settings \u2192 App Appearance<\/strong> and choose <strong>Always Light<\/strong>, or <strong>Match System<\/strong> to follow your phone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want Snapchat dark mode to save your eyes during late-night chats? 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