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Dark mode

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Princesspickle777 · 20/04/2022 15:58

Just thought I’d ask if mumsnet have added a dark mode to the new site format?. I can’t see any obvious settings to change it but I might be missing it hiding somewhere?. It’s something I’d really appreciate and I’m sure I’ve seen it mentioned here before. Nearly all other apps and site I use have the option now, it’s a shame we don’t have it on here. I actually find myself not coming on here at night when I’d probably read the most because it’s so bright even with my screen brightness down!.

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Dorothyparker010 · 11/10/2022 22:47

Yes clearing cache worked thanks!

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YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 10/10/2022 14:42

Hi @NippyWoowoo that's definitely the plan, yes. Hopefully won't be too much longer.

NippyWoowoo · 10/10/2022 14:27

NermanaMumsnet · 22/09/2022 15:57

Hi 🙂
We just launched a dark mode view.

If you would like to try it, please go to Settings > Display, and there you will see 3 options:
-Default view - shows light or dark mode depending on your device settings
-Light view - shows the current view
-Dark view - shows the dark colour variant

The settings change will only affect the device you use to make the change. We’d love to hear what you think of it. 😊

Hi, will this be available for the app? As someone who uses the app as I find it easier to read, it's frustrating that many of the updates don't apply. I'm still waiting for the ability to be able to quoted a quoted post

EerilyDevilled · 10/10/2022 14:04

That seems to have worked, thank you

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HebeMumsnet · 10/10/2022 12:21

For anyone having trouble saving changes in order to switch to dark mode, could you try clearing your cache first and then giving it another go? Let us know if that works!

EerilyDevilled · 08/10/2022 06:49

The same here for at least the last week, I select an option but it clears as soon as I press save. Iphone with up to date IOS and Safari.

Dorothyparker010 · 08/10/2022 01:22

@LilyMumsnet just checked and yes up to date.

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LilyMumsnet · 07/10/2022 21:28

Dorothyparker010 · 07/10/2022 21:09

Just tried this on iPhone in safari but when clicking “save changes” the selection just switches back to light mode.

Oh that's odd - can we check that your browser is up to date?

Dorothyparker010 · 07/10/2022 21:09

Just tried this on iPhone in safari but when clicking “save changes” the selection just switches back to light mode.

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NermanaMumsnet · 23/09/2022 16:10

Thanks so much everyone for your feedback! We’re really happy that you’re finding dark mode helpful. Thanks @Ferntastical for responding on the app. Dark mode isn’t available in the apps yet, but we’re going to look into adding it in future!
If anybody has any other thoughts or feedback, just let us know 😊

Ferntastical · 23/09/2022 08:21

CamillasToe · 22/09/2022 22:57

Does it work on the app too?

I don't think it does Sad

There is no 'display' option in Settings on the app.

Noseq · 22/09/2022 23:11

The settings change will only affect the device you use to make the change.

Is it cookie based, then? It would be great to apply the setting permanently / across all devices.

CamillasToe · 22/09/2022 22:57

Does it work on the app too?

CottonmouthedJo · 22/09/2022 22:16

I can now scroll without waking my baby with the bright screen light! Thank you. So much easier on the eyes too.

Pixiedust1234 · 22/09/2022 20:40

Wow thank you. My first thought was "ooooohhh spooky!" So next question is this. Can the banner be orange instead of blue for Halloween? 👻

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NermanaMumsnet · 22/09/2022 15:57

Hi 🙂
We just launched a dark mode view.

If you would like to try it, please go to Settings > Display, and there you will see 3 options:
-Default view - shows light or dark mode depending on your device settings
-Light view - shows the current view
-Dark view - shows the dark colour variant

The settings change will only affect the device you use to make the change. We’d love to hear what you think of it. 😊

Pixiedust1234 · 20/09/2022 22:30

Awesome!! Grin

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YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 20/09/2022 14:16

Hi all - we're happy to say that dark mode is in the final stages of testing and we hope it will go live next week. We'll update everyone with more details soon.

ComeOnThenFanny · 19/09/2022 17:38

The hack from @SamphirethePogoingStickerist really works! I didn't think anything would, since I have dark mode on everything and it's never worked on MN. It does now! Thanks so much!

Hoppyhops · 19/09/2022 17:34

FuglyBitch · 19/09/2022 09:52

Is this available at all?

I don’t think so but I’ve downloaded the browser ‘Brave’, set it on dark mode and it works for mumsnet! Saves my eyes in the nights.

FuglyBitch · 19/09/2022 09:52

Is this available at all?

Pixiedust1234 · 26/04/2022 22:56

I have my brightness down as low as it can get, I have dark mode on permanently and yet my eyeballs are being burned by this site. Its headache inducing. Please get it sorted soon. I thought technology was supposed to enhance our lives.

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Princesspickle777 · 26/04/2022 22:45

I have dark mode on permanently but it doesn’t change mumsnet 🤷‍♀️. I know I can invert colours in setting or something but a simple dark mode option would be easier.

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plinkplinkfizzer · 24/04/2022 23:23

plinkplinkfizzer · 24/04/2022 23:04

Thanks for that, I have added that , not sure if I like it . Might have a muck about with various tools from chrome and get it to my liking .😀

Ok after fiddling with chrome MN site it black and shades of grey which I quite like .👍🏻

plinkplinkfizzer · 24/04/2022 23:04

Thanks for that, I have added that , not sure if I like it . Might have a muck about with various tools from chrome and get it to my liking .😀