# Discourse dark mode **URL:** \ **Category:** Forums\ **Created:** [December 27, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512 "2019-12-27T02:57:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![brett66](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/brett66/32/92201_2.png) [@brett66](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brett66)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/1 "2019-12-27T02:57:52Z")
> **[Dark Mode Automatic Theme Switcher](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dark-mode-automatic-theme-switcher/112071)** > > This is an experimental component. Use at your own risk! Repository: https://github.com/pmusaraj/discourse-dark-mode Installation instructions: How do I install a Theme or Theme Component? What this does? This component allows automatic switching... Please enable dark mode in Discourse software. This will allow browsers and devices with dark mode enabled to display the site properly and natively in dark mode ---
**Author:** ![eldrick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ac91a4/32.png) [@eldrick](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/eldrick)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2019, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/2 "2019-12-27T04:38:11Z")
That’s nice. What on earth is Discourse? ---
**Author:** ![brett66](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/brett66/32/92201_2.png) [@brett66](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brett66)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2019, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/3 "2019-12-27T06:07:40Z")
The software that is this forum ---
**Author:** ![Philipp\_Schaefer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/philipp_schaefer/32/274832_2.png) [@Philipp\_Schaefer](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Philipp_Schaefer)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/4 "2019-12-27T20:34:00Z")
Great find. I second the request. ---
**Author:** ![mycrowave](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/mycrowave/32/22659_2.png) [@mycrowave](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mycrowave)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/5 "2019-12-28T02:04:18Z")
I third this request. ---
**Author:** ![badbeef](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/badbeef/32/142_2.png) [@badbeef](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/badbeef)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/6 "2019-12-28T06:25:06Z")
@Paul - l fourth it. Blindingly, battery-suckingly white ; ) ---
**Author:** ![amsco15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/amsco15/32/28_2.png) [@amsco15](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/amsco15)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/7 "2019-12-28T14:38:40Z")
Add me to the request list. I no longer want to see the light. ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/8 "2019-12-28T14:50:38Z")
I have added two dark themes, Dark (the default dark theme) and Vincent (very popular). I believe they are now accessible to everyone by going to your settings (Preferences --\> Interface) and look for “Theme” at the top of the options (you should find it currently set to “PS Audio”). You may need to refresh your load of the forum for the option to appear in your preferences menu. Please try this and let me know if the themes are there. ---
**Author:** ![lazbisme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@lazbisme](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/lazbisme)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/9 "2019-12-28T15:07:15Z")
I find no “Interface” option under Preferences? ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/10 "2019-12-28T15:12:53Z")
Very odd. Under Preferences, do you see other major categories of options such as: Account Profile Emails Notifications (This is a partial list.) I can enable dark mode for you if you would like. ---
**Author:** ![badbeef](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/badbeef/32/142_2.png) [@badbeef](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/badbeef)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/11 "2019-12-28T15:13:17Z")
Cool! Thanks, Elk. On iOS: Tap your icon upper right, tap your “handle”, tap “preferences”, and Interface is at the bottom of the list over on the left side. Choose Theme pulldown menu item - Dark or Vincent, scroll to bottom and save changes. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/3/b/3bca9b805939353a0fb80e3dcee7b0ba6fad8f10.jpeg) - Realized I’m revealing my iPad bias by writing “tap”. You can prolly “click” as well ; ) ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/12 "2019-12-28T15:16:05Z")
Thank you, Mr. Bad. I take it both dark options work for you? If so, do they look as you had hoped? ---
**Author:** ![badbeef](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/badbeef/32/142_2.png) [@badbeef](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/badbeef)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/13 "2019-12-28T15:19:07Z")
They both work. Rocking Vincent, just to be Different. Though it is a kind of odd mix of Dark and…something else. Why “Vincent”? Anything vaguely artsy made these coders feel like Van Gogh? ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/2/0/20b467f41b7c216f4ed8b96f813a8832b21ddc05.jpeg) Hadn’t really thought about how it looks, so had no hopes other than not being blinded, and not having to turn my iPad brightness down when using the Forum. So they are an improvement. Easier on the eyes and battery. ---
**Author:** ![lazbisme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@lazbisme](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/lazbisme)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/14 "2019-12-28T15:24:47Z")
Badbeef’s comments led the way. I suppose I am not savvy or curious enough about clicking{tapping} around on web pages. Thanks to you both! ---
**Author:** ![badbeef](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/badbeef/32/142_2.png) [@badbeef](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/badbeef)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/15 "2019-12-28T15:32:44Z")
Admittedly can be a Waste of Life, for sure. But I have a lifelong fascination with tapping on stuff and having stuff happen. That started (and continues) with musical keyboards and fretboards, and morphed on into computers and such. ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/16 "2019-12-28T15:33:38Z")
Thanks, Bad. I needed some Beta testers to make sure I got it right. I have no idea why “Vincent.” @lazbisme I take it you are all set now? ---
**Author:** ![badbeef](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/badbeef/32/142_2.png) [@badbeef](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/badbeef)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/17 "2019-12-28T15:36:10Z")
Maybe they are Don MacLean fans: Starry, starry night Paint your palette blue and grey - “Vincent” ---
**Author:** ![lazbisme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@lazbisme](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/lazbisme)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/18 "2019-12-28T15:46:23Z")
Yep! thank again guys! ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/19 "2019-12-28T15:58:05Z")
Excellent! Thank you for letting me know. ---
**Author:** ![danofesherintheuk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3d9bf3/32.png) [@danofesherintheuk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/danofesherintheuk)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2019, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512/20 "2019-12-28T16:05:51Z")
I got Dark Mode on my Windows 7 with Chrome. I couldn’t do it by selecting Preferences from My PS, I had to click on my username and then select Preferences (and remember to save the change). Dan. [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/discourse-dark-mode/14512.md?page=2)