How to turn on Blueskys dark mode

Here's how to turn on dark mode in Bluesky. Home > Tech How to turn on Bluesky's dark mode Turn your Bluesky black. By Amanda Yeo Amanda Yeo Assistant Editor Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets. Read Full Bio on February 24, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Credit: Thomas Fuller / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Bluesky has gradually been adding more basic features such as drafts, helping it compete with other microblogging platforms such as X and Threads. Fortunately, dark mode is one feature that Bluesky has already had for a while, allowing users to switch to a dimmer colour scheme so their eyes aren't blasted with bright light when scrolling through their feed. SEE ALSO: Bluesky finally has drafts Here's how to turn on Bluesky's dark mode. Mashable Light Speed Want more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories? Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter. Loading... Sign Me Up Use this instead By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up! Total Time 30 seconds What You Need Bluesky; smartphone or desktop PC Step 1: Open Bluesky. Step 2: If you're on desktop, click on "Settings" in the navigation bar on the left. If you're on mobile, tap on the "≡" in the top left corner to open the navigation bar first, then tap "Settings." Step 3: Click or tap on "Appearance." Step 4: Click or tap on "Dark" to switch to Bluesky's dark mode. Credit: Mashable screenshot: Bluesky Step 5: Once activated, you can choose how dark you want Bluesky to be by selecting either "Dim" or "Dark." If you want to turn off Bluesky's dark mode, simply follow the same procedure until step four, then select "Light." Alternatively, you can select "System" instead to have Bluesky's colour mode follow the overarching preferences you've set for your phone's operating system. Related Stories Bluesky finally has drafts Bluesky is testing a 'dislike' button to fix the Discover tab NFL Bluesky is fantastic. Here's why and how to join in. Bluesky blocked in Mississippi over age verification laws Bluesky use doubled after Trump election but is still dwarfed by X, report says You May Also Like Topics How-To Bluesky Amanda Yeo Assistant Editor Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.