How to turn on dark mode in Google apps (Update - Now including the Play Store) - Android

Update: March 13, 2020 (3:59AM ET): We have updated this list with instructions on how to enable dark mode in a few more Google apps, including Google Assistant and the Google Play Store.

A system-wide dark theme dropped with Android 10, and while in some cases, Google apps adapt automatically, some need to be toggled manually. Let’s take a look at which ones officially feature a dark mode and how to enable each of them depending on your device.

Google dark mode apps

Editor’s note: We will update this list as Google updates more apps with dark mode support.

How to enable dark mode in Google Assistant

On many Android devices, Google Assistant should follow your system-wide dark mode preferences by default. If your device doesn’t support a system dark mode, you can also toggle it manually or let it adapt based on your device’s battery saver mode. The Discover page found on the left-hand side of many Android devices’ home screens should abide by your system light/dark preferences regardless of your Google Assistant app settings.

In any event, here’s how to manually enable dark mode in Google Assistant.

1. Open the Google Assistant app.
2. Tap the More button with three dots on the bottom right.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Then select General.
5. Scroll down, and tap Theme.
6. Depending on the device, select Dark, System Default, or Set by Battery Saver.

How to enable dark mode in Google Calculator

By default, the Google Calculator app changes its theme based on your system preferences. However, there’s an easy way to make it so the Calculator app displays a dark mode at all times:

1. Open the Calculator app.
2. Tap the three dots on the top right.
3. Tap Choose theme.
4. Select Dark.

How to enable dark mode in Google Calendar

As with the Calculator app, the Google Calendar app changes themes based on your system’s dark mode preferences or battery saver mode. That said, you can go into the app’s settings and enable dark mode. Here’s how:

1. Open the Calendar app.
2. Tap the hamburger icon on the top left.
3. Tap Settings near the bottom.
4. Tap General.
5. Tap Theme.
6. Depending on the device, select Dark, System Default, or Set by Battery Saver.

How to enable dark mode in Google Chrome

The Google Chrome mobile app can change themes when either the system-wide dark mode or battery saver mode is enabled, or you can change it manually. Here’s how:

1. Open the Google Chrome app.
2. Tap the three dots on the top right.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Under Basics, tap Themes.
5. Depending on the device, select Dark, System Default, or Set by Battery Saver.

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