Key Highlights
- Android: Launch Telegram → Tap Hamburger icon → Settings → Chat Settings → Switch to Night Mode theme.
- iPhone/iPad: Telegram → Settings → Appearance → Auto Night Mode → Dark.
- Desktop app: Login → Hamburger menu → Night mode.
- Browser: You can enable the dark theme using the extensions.
Telegram is the only messaging app focused mostly on privacy and security. Most users transfer their WhatsApp to Telegram, as they feel more secure and private. Apart from the security features, it also allows you to customize the theme. Like other apps, you can switch from light to dark mode on Telegram. Enabling the dark mode reduces the brightness and helps use the app better in the dark. The best part is that you can also enable the dark theme on your smartphone and desktop app.
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How to Enable Dark Mode on Telegram Android App
Make sure you have updated Telegram to the latest version.
1. Launch the Telegram app on your smartphone.
2. Then, tap the Hamburger icon (top left).
3. Scroll down and tap Settings from the menu lists.
4. Further, tap Chat Settings under Settings.
5. Finally, tap Switch to Night Mode to enable the dark mode on the app.
- To turn off dark mode, tap Switch to Night Mode again.
Alternate Way to Enable Dark Theme on Telegram App
1. Launch the Telegram app on your smartphone.
2. Tap the Hamburger menu and click the Moon icon.
3. Now, the app will turn into dark mode.
How to Enable Dark Mode on Telegram iOS App
1. Open the Telegram app on your iOS.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Under Settings, tap Appearance.
4. Tap the Night Mode toggle switch to enable the theme. You can also tap Auto-Night Mode → Tap Dark under your Prefered Night Theme.
How to Enable Dark Mode on Telegram Desktop App
The steps to enable the dark theme is similar for Mac and Windows.
1. Open the Telegram app on your PC and log in to your account.
2. Click the Hamburger menu at the top of the screen.
3. Scroll down until you see Dark Mode.
4. Now, click the toggle to enable the dark theme on the desktop app.
How to Enable Dark Mode on Telegram Browser Version
By default, the Telegram browser version has a built-in dark mode. You can enable the theme, similar to the desktop version. Alternatively, you can use the extension to enable the dark theme.
1. Launch your Google Chrome browser on your PC.
2. Now, visit Chrome Web Store and search for Turn off the light.
- You can choose your desired dark mode extensions for your browser.
3. Select the extension from the search list and click Add to Chrome.
4. Then, click Add Extension and install it on your device.
5. After adding the extension, click Turn off the light extension to turn it on.
6. Finally, the dark theme will be applied as a background in Telegram.
Frequently Asked Questions
Telegram app is free to install and use on your smartphone and desktop. For additional features, you can subscribe to Telegram premium costs USD 4.99/mon.
