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New feature update - Dark Mode

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NermanaMumsnet · 22/09/2022 15:45

Hi everyone,

We just launched a new feature - 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 this feature, so let us know in the comments what you think 😊

Have a lovely day 😊

Nermana

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lljkk · 08/10/2022 08:51

LondonQueen · 08/10/2022 00:14

I love it on the desktop but it isn't available on my iPhone? Is there an update I have missed or is it coming soon?

Instrux say you must select dark mode on each device separately.

lljkk · 08/10/2022 08:51

Cool! Much prefer dark mode. Thanks!

SpinMeRightRoundBabyRightRound · 08/10/2022 08:14

LilyMumsnet · 07/10/2022 21:32

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We think clearing your cache/Mumsnet cookies will resolve this - are you able to give it a go?

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This worked for me, thanks! Dark mode was driving me mad!

LondonQueen · 08/10/2022 00:14

I love it on the desktop but it isn't available on my iPhone? Is there an update I have missed or is it coming soon?

StopDrivingIntoMyFence · 07/10/2022 22:03

I like the new dark mode. Thanks for adding it.

WeAllHaveWings · 07/10/2022 21:49

Just seen this. Love the "idea" of dark mode, but echo what most have said, it is very difficult on the eyes to read the white text. If you compare with something like google search where the text is grey it is much softer.

Also the differentation of colour between OP/own posts is not enough. Will be switching back for now, but look forward to the issues being solved.

Kittenstruck · 07/10/2022 21:37

Echoing others: thank you so much for adding this, my eyes are grateful for the rest. Colour differentiation isn’t super though (Safari) so very hard to tell posts apart.

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LilyMumsnet · 07/10/2022 21:32

HotToddyColdSauvignon · 06/10/2022 11:41

Getting a bit annoyed by the fact I can’t turn it back off again @NermanaMumsnet
your tech team have been in touch but bacuakky just said “oh right… we’ll look into that” and haven’t heard anything since.

it’s bloody hard to read in dark mode, it’s the most unreadable dark mode I’ve ever seen on a website. Bizarre as I prefer dark mode on most other sites

Hello

We think clearing your cache/Mumsnet cookies will resolve this - are you able to give it a go?

SpinMeRightRoundBabyRightRound · 07/10/2022 20:26

I haven’t managed to record a video, sorry, but I’m also on an iPhone on safari but with the opposite experience to FuoriComeUnBalcone

FuoriComeUnBalcone · 07/10/2022 19:59

It doesn’t work on my iPhone with Safari. As others have said, I select Dark Mode but when I click on Save Changes, the option flicks back Light Mode.

It’s a real shame because I’ve been hoping for dark mode for years.

HotToddyColdSauvignon · 06/10/2022 11:41

Getting a bit annoyed by the fact I can’t turn it back off again @NermanaMumsnet
your tech team have been in touch but bacuakky just said “oh right… we’ll look into that” and haven’t heard anything since.

it’s bloody hard to read in dark mode, it’s the most unreadable dark mode I’ve ever seen on a website. Bizarre as I prefer dark mode on most other sites

tribpot · 03/10/2022 12:23

I've turned it on to give it a try, even though I dislike dark modes in general. It's definitely challenging with the colours chosen to illustrate MN posts, OP posts, my posts. The dark green of OP posts doesn't stand out very well. The dark teal of MN posts seems okay and the purple of my posts is alright as well.

As ever, it would be good to know what accessibility testing MN have done on the colours, esp for contrast.

HotToddyColdSauvignon · 03/10/2022 12:06

Thank you @NermanaMumsnet I’ve sent this across to your team now

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NermanaMumsnet · 03/10/2022 11:30

Hi everyone 😊

I am sorry to hear that some of you still have issues with the dark mode settings.

@HotToddyColdSauvignon and @SpinMeRightRoundBabyRightRound we really want to get to the bottom of the problem, so could you possibly do a screen recording so we can see what’s happening? Please send it to us at [email protected] .

Thank you all.

Have a great day ahead.

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Partyinthefront · 01/10/2022 17:56

I agree about the lack of colour contrast for OP and own posts. Apart from that, dark mode is good. Thanks!

ASmallCat · 01/10/2022 11:35

As above PP, I appreciate the dark mode and only have quibbles about the contrast, whether of OP/my posts or of quoted text.

TheOtherBoleynGirls · 01/10/2022 11:20

HotToddyColdSauvignon · 30/09/2022 11:03

Thanks @NermanaMumsnet - managed to get it to switch… however as the op distinguishing green isn’t clearly visible I want to switch back - but now having the same issue in reverse- each time I click on “light” and save, it flicks back to dark mode option and doesn’t update

I really like dark mode but agree that the colour for the OPs posts isn’t quite different enough.

SpinMeRightRoundBabyRightRound · 01/10/2022 11:16

I’ve switched to dark mode and I can’t switch back! I choose the light mode radio button, hit save changes and it immediately switches back to the dark mode one

HotToddyColdSauvignon · 30/09/2022 11:03

Thanks @NermanaMumsnet - managed to get it to switch… however as the op distinguishing green isn’t clearly visible I want to switch back - but now having the same issue in reverse- each time I click on “light” and save, it flicks back to dark mode option and doesn’t update

NumberTheory · 30/09/2022 10:15

Thanks!. I’ve been giving it go!

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NermanaMumsnet · 30/09/2022 09:14

Hi @NumberTheory
It's a pretty small percentage at the moment - less than 1% - but that's entirely expected given that it's only just been introduced.

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NumberTheory · 30/09/2022 01:24

Hi @NermanaMumsnet I’m just curious - do you know what percentage of the MN members who have access to dark mode, use it?

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NermanaMumsnet · 29/09/2022 10:57

Hi @HotToddyColdSauvignon and @TeapotReady and thank you for your messages.

We have been aware of this issue but we believe it has been fixed last Monday.
Is it ok if I ask you to check if the issue is still present on your end?

If you still have the issue, it would be great if you'd be ok to help us by sharing screenshots so we can try and get it sorted.

Thank you.

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HotToddyColdSauvignon · 28/09/2022 22:06

Hi @NermanaMumsnet , what about the feedback myself and @TeapotReady gave - that the “dark mode” toggle doesn’t stay clicked on, and reverts to “light” when you try to click update and save?

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NermanaMumsnet · 26/09/2022 12:45

Hi everyone,

Thanks so much for your feedback.

A lot of you have been asking about dark mode on the apps, which is currently not available. Due to the high number of requests, we’ll be looking to add it in the future.

Some of you commented on the colours we’ve chosen for dark mode and the contrast they create. These colours will remain default in dark mode for now, but we’ll continue testing and monitoring to make sure there are options that suit everybody.

We also understand your concern about exclusively providing dark mode to logged-in users. Right now it can only be toggled on and off in Display settings, and you must have an account to access these settings.

@FTMbg sorry to hear you’re having issues with the app! Would you mind getting in touch with us directly at [email protected] so we can investigate further?

One more time big thank you to everyone.

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