Facebook Messenger dark mode now Available
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Facebook has been widely testing Messenger’s dark mode for about a month now, and while the feature might have been available for everyone, you couldn’t enable it from the settings menu.
The only way to enable dark mode in Messenger was to send a crescent moon emoji in any chat, an Easter Egg activation available on both Android and iOS platforms.
Starting today, Facebook is making it easier for everyone to enable and disable the dark mode in Messenger by adding a toggle in the Settings menu. To activate the feature, simply tap your profile photo in Messenger to access settings and toggle dark mode to switch the chat from white to dark.
According to Facebook, the new dark mode for Messenger should provide lower brightness while maintaining the same contrast and vibrancy. The new feature should also remove the glare from the phone for use in low light situations, which should allow users to take advantage of Messenger regardless of where they are.
Facebook mentions that the dark mode is already available globally in Messenger settings, although some users may have to wait a few more days for the new feature to arrive.
Questions & Answers
Q.How could users enable dark mode before it was added to the settings menu?
How could users enable dark mode before it was added to the settings menu?
Previously, users had to send a crescent moon emoji in any chat to activate dark mode. This 'Easter Egg' method worked on both Android and iOS platforms before the official settings toggle was introduced.
Q.What are the main benefits of using Messenger's new dark mode?
What are the main benefits of using Messenger's new dark mode?
The new dark mode provides lower brightness while keeping the same contrast and vibrancy. It is also designed to remove screen glare, making the app more comfortable to use in low light conditions.
Q.Is the dark mode feature immediately available to all users globally?
Is the dark mode feature immediately available to all users globally?
Yes, Facebook states that the dark mode is already available globally within Messenger settings. However, some users might experience a slight delay and may need to wait a few more days for the feature to appear.
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