How To Force Dark Mode on All Websites in Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I will teach you how to force dark mode on all websites in Google Chrome. This is handy if you work late and prefer darker screens to reduce eye strain. Follow these steps to get a consistent dark look across most sites.

Enable the dark mode flag

Open Google Chrome on your computer. You will use the Chrome flags page to turn on an experimental setting that applies dark mode to web content.

Open the flags page.

chrome://flags

Use the search box on the flags page and type:

dark

Find the setting labeled Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents. Open the dropdown and choose Enabled.

Click the blue Relaunch button at the bottom to restart Chrome and apply the change.

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What to expect after relaunch

After Chrome restarts, dark mode will be applied to websites even if they do not support it natively. Most popular sites will look good, but a few may have contrast issues or odd colors on some elements.

If a page looks off, try refreshing it or testing a different site to compare.

Revert the change anytime

Return to the flags page:

chrome://flags

Search for:

dark

Set Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents to Disabled, then click Relaunch. If you prefer a standard settings guide, you can also see how to turn off dark mode in Chrome.

Quick troubleshooting tips

If your tabs do not restore after relaunch, open the Chrome menu, choose History, and reopen recent tabs. If colors look strange on a specific site, toggle the flag back to Default to compare results.

Your original tabs usually restore automatically after relaunch, so your browsing session stays intact.

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Final thoughts

Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents is a fast way to force dark mode across the web in Chrome. It helps reduce eye strain for evening browsing and works well on most sites. If you do not like the results, switch the flag back and relaunch to return to normal.