How to turn on Dark Mode for WhatsApp on Android

WhatsApp is the latest app to feature a dark background, but you'll need to download the beta version to make it work. Here are all the steps to turn on Dark Mode in WhatsApp.

Dark Mode is being implemented on applications, operating systems and web browsers to make the user's digital experience easier. WhatsApp is the latest app to feature a dark background, but you'll need to download the beta version to make it work.

Here are all the steps to turn on Dark Mode in WhatsApp.

First of all, if you happen to join the beta program for WhatsApp for Android or iOS, then everything will be very convenient. Recent updates for the beta version will enable dark background.

Next, you need to manually download the APK file for the latest version of WhatsApp beta.

Once you've downloaded the APK file, open it via your browser or file manager. You may receive a message stating that the browser or file manager is not allowed to install unknown applications. If this happens, click on Settings , then turn on 'Allow from this source' .

How to turn on Dark Mode for WhatsApp on Android Picture 1 — Click Settings, then turn on 'Allow from this source'

Once you've done that, install the APK to overwrite the current version of WhatsApp, then open WhatsApp. Click the Menu icon > Settings> Chats , then click on the New Theme option and select Dark.