This is the guide to Turning on Dark mode on Instagram on Instagram App or the Web version.
Here we have mentioned all 5 Methods, which are easy to follow and can easily enable the dark mode on Instagram web and in-app.
So, Without taking any more seconds to get the dark Theme.
5 Easy Ways to Get Dark Mode on Instagram: Apps and Web
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Enable Dark Mode on the Instagram App
Below are the two methods to enable the Dark Mode app.
Method 1: Enable Dark Mode on the App
To get this done, follow the below-given procedure.
- Tap on the Profile (from the bottom right side).
- Now tap on the three lines and get into settings.
- Here select the Theme.
- Now select the ‘Dark.’
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Method 2: Turn on the Dark Mode IG App from the Smartphone settings
The IG app must follow the steps to turn on the dark mode.
- Open the Instagram app.
- Now open the mobile settings.
- Search for Dark mode and enable it.
- Then open the Instagram app again.
- This time Instagram will work in Dark mode.
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Summing Up App Ways
To enable the dark mode on Instagram app there are two ways, First by turning on the dark mode theme from the Instagram app settings or from the smartphone’s dark mode.
Enable Dark Mode Instagram Web
Below I’ll be sharing the two ways to Turn on dark mode on Instagram web. The method can apply to any browser and any OS.
Method 1: Enable Dark Mode Instagram Desktop/Web
Now, if you’re a person looking to Turn on Instagram Web’s Dark Mode, this is for you.
- Open Instagram.com.
- Now open a new tab and type chrome://flags > Search dark mode.
- Here enable the Dark Mode.
- Come back to the Instagram tab again. Now it’s in dark mode.
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Method 2: Turn on Dark Mode On Instagram Desktop/Web Version
Here we are going to view the Instagram Web or the desktop version and how to turn on dark mode on it.
We are doing this with the help of the Chrome extension or the plugin.
- Download the ‘Dark Mode’ Chrome extension.
- Tap on the plugin and select the Dark tower.
- After selecting it, Dark mode will enable the Instagram desktop.
Moreover, this extension has a bonus feature.
In this Dark mode extension, there’s a “Night Shift” feature.
What it does is: it enables the night shift; suppose you’re working on the screen at night and don’t wanna enable it.
So this will dim the brightness. No, Not in the manner where you can’t see things.
This is beneficial for the eyes.


Method 3: Can be Applicable to any Browser
Here’s a trick to get into dark mode on any browser; the OS does not matter.
Yes! This method can follow it on Windows, Macs, Android, and even iOS/
- Open Instagram.com.
- Now at the end add ?theme=dark (after com/).
- And hit enter.
Instagram.com Dark Mode Exclusive
- Open Instagram.com.
- Tap on the Profile.
- Click on Switch appearance.
Summing Up Desktop Ways
To enable the dark mode on any desktop or web version, Add a chrome extension called Dark mode, Enable the Dark mode from Chrome://flags or use the dark at the end of the Instagram URL.
This is a Short and sweet tutorial to turn on dark mode on the Instagram app Instagram’s desktop and the web version.
I hope you found it useful.