How to force Chrome to show any website in dark mode

Google has updated its Chrome browser to version 78, and it brings new features like a Forced Dark Mode that literally forces a dark theme upon any and every website, even if the website doesn't natively have its own dark mode.

Here's how to enable Force Dark Mode in Chrome 78.

How to get Chrome 78

To update Google Chrome:

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More (three-dot icon).
3. Click Update Google Chrome.Important.
4. If you don't see this button, you're on the latest version.
5. Click Relaunch.

Mac users can also go to Chrome in their desktop's navigation bar, then select About Google Chrome, and Chrome will automatically check for the update. For more about how to get the latest version of Chrome, see Google's FAQ page.

How to enable Forced Dark Mode

 

To be clear, this "dark mode" strictly affects the look of a website. It does not affect your operating system's dark mode or the browser's own interface. For instance, Pocket-lint does not natively offer a dark mode. Our website has a predominantly white theme with black text. But, with Forced Dark Mode, you can see Pocket-lint and every other website with a dark background and white text.

To enable Forced Dark Mode in Chrome 78 and later, follow these steps:

1. Enter the following address in your URL bar: chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark
2. This will bring up a hidden Chrome settings menu and the Force Dark Mode option.
3. Go the drop-down menu next to Force Dark Mode and select Enabled.
4. At the bottom, hit the Relaunch button to restart your browser.

Note: In Step 3 above, you'll see several options in the drop-down menu; they all work similarly, simply switching up the colour models available. You can test them if you want. It all comes down to your personal preference.

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