How to Enable Dark Mode on Google Maps?

Emilija Emilija

Written by Emilija Google Workplace

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The dark mode is a feature that is included in most applications, whether they are social media apps, music apps, messaging apps, or apps for navigation.

There are several theories about the benefits of the dark mode feature and why so many tech companies are including the function in their apps.

One is that the dark mode saves your mobile battery life and it is more pleasant for the eyes in comparison to the light theme/mode.

Whatever the reasons may be, undoubtedly many users set a dark theme for most of their mobile apps.

Google Maps app is not an exception when it comes to dark mode. The feature became available for iOS users back in August 2021. The app allows its users to set the dark theme on their Android and iOS devices, and many want to learn how.

And, if you are one of the users that want to learn how to turn on google maps dark mode keep on reading.

How to set up a dark mode for Google Maps on Android devices?

Note: Before you start reading note that this feature is available for the latest version of Android, Android 10, or Q.

  1. On your Android device open Google Maps.
  2. In the top right corner tap on your initial and tap on the app “Settings” menu.
  3. Scroll down to “Theme” options and select one of the offered options to enable dark mode:
    1. Always in light theme - Google Maps is always in light theme regardless of the device settings.
    2. Always in dark theme - Google Maps is always in dark theme regardless of the device settings.
    3. Same as device theme - Google Maps is the same as the device settings.
  4. Click “Save”.

How to set up a dark mode for Google Maps on iPhone and iPad?

Note: To find this feature make sure that you have the newest Google Maps version installed on your iOS device

  1. On your iOS device open Google Maps.
  2. In the top right corner tap on your initial and tap on the app “Settings” menu.
  3. Scroll down and select “Dark mode” and tap “On”.

Learn how you can search locations, cafes, restaurants, and places with the Instagram Map Search feature, just like you do with Google Maps. Also, find out how to enable dark theme for YouTube.