How to Put Safari In Dark Mode

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Dark mode is a popular feature that has been gaining popularity among users due to its many benefits, including reducing eye strain and improving battery life on devices with OLED displays. Safari, the default browser on Apple devices, has made it easy for users to enable dark mode, whether they’re using an older Mac, the latest MacOS Ventura, or an iPhone. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to put Safari in dark mode on these three platforms.

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How to Enable Dark Mode in Safari on Older Macs

If you’re using an older Mac that doesn’t support MacOS Ventura, you can still enable dark mode in Safari by following these steps:

  1. Open Safari on your Mac.
  2. Click on the “Safari” menu in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Select “Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click on the “General” tab.
  5. Under “Appearance”, select “Dark” from the “Default web browser” dropdown menu.
  6. Close the Preferences window, and Safari will now be in dark mode.

How to Enable Safari Dark Mode on MacOS Ventura

If you’re using MacOS Ventura, enabling dark mode in Safari is even easier. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open “Settings” on your Mac.
  2. Scroll down on the left side until you find” Appearance”.
  3. Under “Appearance”, select “Dark” from the three options (light, dark, auto)
  4. Close the Preferences window, and Safari will now be in dark mode.
Dark Mode in Safari Mac OS Ventura Settings screen

Note: This will change your entire OS (all native Mac apps) to Dark Mode.

How to Enable Dark Mode in Safari on an iPhone

Enabling dark mode in Safari on an iPhone is just as easy as on a Mac. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap “Display & Brightness”.
  3. Select “Dark” from the “Appearance” options.
  4. Open Safari, and it will automatically switch to dark mode.

Note: These steps will work iPhones running iOS 15 and iOS 16 to enable dark mode. If you’re using an earlier version of iOS, you may not be able to enable dark mode in Safari.

Dark mode is a great way to reduce eye strain and save battery life on your device. Whether you’re using an older Mac, MacOS Ventura, or an iPhone, the steps to enable dark mode in Safari are easy to follow. We hope this guide has been helpful, and that you’ll enjoy using Safari.