Dark Mode has become one of the most popular display preferences for Windows users—and for good reason. It reduces eye strain, looks modern, saves battery on laptops, and offers a more comfortable browsing experience, especially at night.
Microsoft Edge supports Dark Mode in multiple ways. You can enable it through Edge settings, sync it with Windows system theme, force dark mode on all websites, or even enable hidden flags for advanced users.
In this guide, you’ll learn all the methods to enable Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 and Windows 10, with step-by-step instructions for each option.
Why Use Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge?
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Reduces eye strain in low-light environments
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Improves battery life on laptops (especially OLED displays)
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Provides a cleaner and more modern UI
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Matches Windows 11/10 dark theme for a consistent look
Method 1: Enable Dark Mode from Microsoft Edge Settings (Recommended)
This is the official and easiest way to turn on Dark Mode.
Steps:
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Open Microsoft Edge
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Click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner
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Select Settings
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Go to Appearance from the left sidebar
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Under Overall appearance, choose Dark
✔ Edge will instantly switch to Dark Mode.
Method 2: Sync Microsoft Edge Dark Mode with Windows Theme
If you want Edge to automatically follow your Windows theme, this method is ideal.
Steps:
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Open Microsoft Edge
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Go to Settings → Appearance
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Under Overall appearance, select System default
Now Edge will switch between Light and Dark Mode automatically based on your Windows settings.
Method 3: Enable Dark Mode via Windows 11 Settings
This method changes both Windows UI and Edge to Dark Mode.
Steps (Windows 11):
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Press Win + I to open Settings
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Go to Personalization → Colors
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Under Choose your mode, select Dark
Microsoft Edge will automatically adopt Dark Mode.
Method 4: Enable Dark Mode via Windows 10 Settings
Same concept as Windows 11, with slightly different navigation.
Steps (Windows 10):
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Press Win + I to open Settings
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Go to Personalization → Colors
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Scroll down to Choose your color
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Select Dark
Edge will now run in Dark Mode.
Method 5: Force Dark Mode on All Websites in Microsoft Edge (Experimental)
Some websites still use light themes even when Edge is dark. You can force dark mode on all websites using Edge flags.
⚠️ This feature is experimental and may cause display issues on some websites.
Steps:
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Open Microsoft Edge
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Type the following in the address bar:
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Search for Force Dark Mode for Web Contents
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Change the setting to Enabled
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Click Restart to apply changes
✔ All websites will now appear in Dark Mode.
Method 6: Enable Dark Mode Using Microsoft Edge Command Line (Advanced)
Useful for IT admins or advanced users.
Steps:
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Right-click the Microsoft Edge shortcut
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Select Properties
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In the Target field, add:
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Click Apply → OK
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Relaunch Edge
Edge will now always start in Dark Mode.
Method 7: Enable Dark Mode Using Extensions (Optional)
If you want custom control over how dark mode works on websites:
Popular Dark Mode Extensions:
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Dark Reader
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Night Eye
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Turn Off the Lights
Install from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store and customize brightness, contrast, and colors.
How to Disable Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge
To switch back to Light Mode:
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Go to Settings → Appearance
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Select Light under Overall appearance
Or change Windows theme back to Light Mode.
Common Issues & Fixes
Dark Mode Not Working?
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Restart Microsoft Edge
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Update Edge to the latest version
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Disable conflicting extensions
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Set appearance to Dark instead of System default
Final Thoughts
Microsoft Edge offers multiple ways to enable Dark Mode, making it flexible for casual users and power users alike. Whether you want a system-wide dark theme, forced dark websites, or extension-based customization, Edge has you covered.
If you spend long hours browsing, switching to Dark Mode is a simple change that makes a big difference. 🌙