Micro messaging app Whatsapp has finally launched the "dark mode" a feature which users have since been waiting for. The new mode is for Android and iPhone users with the latest version of WhatsApp.


WhatsApp has revealed that dark mode was the most requested feature from users everywhere.

It has been designed to reduce eye strain in low light environments.

The feature should also stop you from accidentally lighting up a dark room if you're trying to go on your phone.


WhatsApp admits to taking its time with dark mode, with several other apps already having this option, but the app developers apparently wanted to get it just right.

For improved readability WhatsApp dark mode aims to minimise eye fatigue.

The Whatsapp dark mode was designed to preserve your phone battery because it lights up fewer pixels when you're using it. However, for this feature to work perfectly on your phone, you must have an OLED screen.

How to Enable Dark Mode on your Whatsapp

Just follow these simple steps...

First you will have to update your Whatsapp to the latest version
To do this on an iPhone go to the App Store and click on 'Account', then scroll until you see the WhatsApp icon and click 'Update' if you're given the option
On Android you'll need to open the Google Play Store, tap the icon of the three horizontal stacked lines and select 'My apps & games'
If your device is using Android 10 and iOS 13 you can use dark mode by enabling it in their system settings
For users with Android 9 and below, Go into the WhatsApp 'Settings' then click on 'Chats' then 'Theme' and then select ‘Dark