How to Enable Dark Mode on Tinder

Many users have the habit of browsing Tinder profiles late at night, which can often lead to eye strain when the app is in its bright, light mode. Staring at a glaring screen in low-light conditions can not only cause discomfort but also disrupt sleep patterns. Fortunately, Dark Mode on Tinder offers a solution by switching the app to a darker interface, reducing the eye strain, especially in low-light environments, and help improve battery life of the device.

If you prefer a comfortable experience while surfing through dating profiles, this guide covers the steps on how to enable dark mode on Tinder.

How to Turn On Dark Mode on Tinder [Android Phone / iPhone]

1. Launch Tinder and go to the home screen. If you haven’t installed the app, download Tinder from the Play Store or App Store on your smartphone and log in.

2. Hit the Profile icon located at the bottom-left corner and select Settings.

3. Scroll down and look for the Dark Mode option. Selecting this will instantly switch the app’s interface to a dark background. Once Dark Mode is enabled, tap Done in the top-right corner to save your changes.

If you have enabled the dark mode on your Android or iPhone, you can select Use System Setting to match Tinder’s theme to the phone’s theme. You can also easily switch back to Light Mode whenever you like.

How to Set Tinder Web on Dark Mode

Currently, the web version of Tinder doesn’t have a built-in dark mode feature. However, if you’re using Google Chrome to access Tinder online, you can enable dark mode using Chrome’s experimental settings or through an extension.

Using Chrome Flags

1. Open Google Chrome on your computer.
2. In the URL bar, type chrome://flags, and press Enter.
3. In the search box at the top, type Dark Mode or Auto Dark Mode.
4. Look for the option labeled Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents, then toggle it to Enabled.
5. Once you’ve enabled it, click the Relaunch button at the bottom to restart Chrome.
6. After the browser reopens, go to tinder.com, and the site should now display in dark mode.

Using a Dark Mode Extension

If you prefer a simpler approach or want more customization, you can install a Chrome extension that forces dark mode on websites.

1. Go to the Chrome Web Store website.
2. Search for a Dark Mode Extension (like Dark Reader or Night Eye).
3. Choose one of the top-rated extensions and click Add to Chrome.
4. Once installed, the extension will automatically apply a dark theme to all websites, including Tinder. You can usually toggle it on/off or adjust the brightness from the extension’s settings.

Both methods are great alternatives for enabling the dark theme on Tinder when using the web version.

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