Where did Dark Mode go on Facebook app?

The Facebook app is now missing one of the most-used system-level features of iOS. As spotted by many Facebook users and confirmed by 9to5Mac, the dark mode option in Facebook for iOS has disappeared without explanation. While this is likely a bug, Facebook has not acknowledged the issue or provided a timeline on a fix.

Dark mode option disappears from Facebook for iOS

Facebook users have taken to other social media platforms such as Twitter to complain about the sudden disappearance of dark mode support. This includes Facebook’s support for the system-wide dark mode toggle in iOS, as well as the in-app dark mode toggle that used to be available in the “Settings” menu of the Facebook app itself.

What this means is that not only will Facebook no longer respect your system-wide dark mode preferences, but there’s also no option to manually enable dark mode directly in the Facebook app. It’s not a major bug, but it can make for a rather jarring visual inconsistency particularly when you have system-wide dark mode enabled on your iPhone or iPad.

System-wide dark mode support came to iOS as part of the release of iOS 13 in 2019. As we’ve come to expect from the company, Facebook took its time to roll out support for the feature. Facebook’s support for dark mode didn’t actually launch until late June of 2020, a full year after Apple announced iOS 13 with dark mode as a headlining feature.

There’s no reason to think Facebook has now intentionally removed dark mode support from its iOS application. The company doesn’t provide release notes for any of the updates it rolls out to Facebook for iOS, but updates are released roughly every 5-7 days. It’s likely that one of these recent updates also included a change that mistakenly caused dark mode to disappear from the Facebook for iOS app.

Have you noticed that Facebook for iOS no longer offers a dark mode option? Let us know down in the comments.

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Where did Dark Mode go on Facebook app?

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Editors' Note (May 27, 6:45am ET): Facebook users reported that Dark Mode was unavailable on the social network's mobile app for a time on May 26. A company spokesperson told us on May 27 that the problem has been fixed on Android devices: "We have restored service for those who experienced a technical issue that caused some people to have trouble accessing certain features on Facebook’s Android app." However, some iPhone users are still finding the option is missing on certain versions of the iOS Facebook app. Here's how to fix the Facebook Dark Mode problem on iPhone.

Our long, bright-white nightmare is finally over: You can learn how to use Facebook Dark Mode on Android, iPhone and desktop. 

Users have been clamoring for a Facebook Dark Mode option for years. Facebook Dark Mode replaces the bright, white interface on the mobile app and website with a black background. Some people find it easier to read and believe it causes less strain to their eyes. Dark Mode also consumes less battery power. 

After first testing the look with beta users in 2020, the social media giant rolled out Dark Mode to everyone. Some Android users experienced a glitch in early May where Facebook Dark Mode was disabled on the their phones. 

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to enable Facebook Dark Mode on your device.

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How to use Facebook Dark Mode on Android

1. Open and log into the Facebook app.

2. Tap the three lines/"hamburger" icon in the top menu bar.

Where did Dark Mode go on Facebook app?

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3. Scroll down and tap on Settings & Privacy.

4. Tap Dark Mode.

5. Tap the On button.

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Success! You've turned on Facebook Dark Mode on Android.

How to use Facebook Dark Mode on iPhone

1. Open and log into the Facebook app.

2. Tap the three lines/"hamburger" icon in the bottom menu bar.

3. Scroll down and tap on Settings & Privacy.

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4. Tap Dark Mode.

5. Tap the On button.

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You've enabled Facebook Dark Mode on iPhone.

How to use Facebook Dark Mode on desktop

1. Log into Facebook.com

2. Click on the down arrow icon in the top right corner of the menu bar.

3. Click on Display & Accessibility.

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4. Click the On option under Dark Mode.

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Facebook should now display in Dark Mode. You can follow these steps to turn off dark mode again, if you choose.

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Why can't I find dark mode on Facebook app?

Open the Facebook app tap the Menu icon (three lines). Go to Settings (gear). Under Preferences, select Dark Mode. Turn Dark Mode On.

What happened to dark mode on Facebook 2022?

Facebook introduced the dark mode feature on its app in an effort to make the app less harsh on users' eyes. The new feature was rolled out in 2020 but some users reported on May 27, 2022, that the app is no longer allowing them to turn dark mode on.

Is Dark mode removed from Facebook?

On the main screen, go to the 'Menu' icon on the navigation bar, then Settings & Privacy, scroll down to Preferences, and Dark Mode should be there. However, for the desktop it's an easier affair by simply going to the arrow on the top right, selecting 'Display and Accessibility', and switching on dark mode.

Where did my dark mode go?

Turn on Dark theme.
On your Android device, open Google Chrome ..
At the top right, tap More Settings. Themes..
Choose the theme you'd like to use: System Default if you want to use Chrome in Dark theme when Battery Saver mode is turned on or your mobile device is set to Dark theme in device settings..