Mastodon: How to Turn On Dark Mode

Users can change the app's appearance

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The Mastodon social networking application has multiple visual themes to choose from: Dark and Light. Users can choose which theme they want to use at any time.

Our guide will show you how to turn on dark mode in the Mastodon mobile app.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Mastodon app on iOS.

Step 1: On Mastodon’s home screen, tap the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen.


Screenshot of Mastodon's home screen with a red arrow pointing at the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen

Step 2: Tap “Always Dark” near the top of the “Settings” menu.


Screenshot of Mastodon's "Settings" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Always Dark" near the top of the screen
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