{"id":21439,"date":"2023-04-18T18:56:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T13:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=21439"},"modified":"2023-04-18T18:56:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T13:26:03","slug":"safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21439\/safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways To Fix Dark Mode Not Working in Safari on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/safari\">Safari<\/a> has seen a lot of improvements over the past few years, and one of my favorite features is the <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/5360\/enable-dark-mode-in-safari\/\">dark mode<\/a>. It switches out the blinding white theme with a greyish one which is easier on the eyes. But some users are facing trouble enabling this feature on their browsers. This is why we have curated this list to show you seven ways to try to fix dark mode not working in Safari on Mac.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21558 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_featured.jpg\" alt=\"Safari Dark Mode Not Working\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_featured.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_featured-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_featured-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_featured-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_featured-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65a5340f1ec74\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65a5340f1ec74\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21439\/safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac\/#How_to_Fix_Dark_Mode_Not_Working_in_Safari_on_Mac\" title=\"How to Fix Dark Mode Not Working in Safari on Mac?\">How to Fix Dark Mode Not Working in Safari on Mac?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21439\/safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac\/#Method_1-_Properly_Enable_Dark_Mode_on_macOS\" title=\"Method 1- Properly Enable Dark Mode on macOS\">Method 1- Properly Enable Dark Mode on macOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21439\/safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac\/#Method_2-_Force_Close_the_Safari_Browser\" title=\"Method 2- Force Close the Safari Browser\">Method 2- Force Close the Safari Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21439\/safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac\/#Method_3-_Check_for_Safari_Updates_in_Settings\" title=\"Method 3- Check for Safari Updates in Settings\">Method 3- Check for Safari Updates in Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21439\/safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac\/#Method_4-_Delete_Installed_Extensions_for_Safari\" title=\"Method 4- Delete Installed Extensions for Safari\">Method 4- Delete Installed Extensions for Safari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21439\/safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac\/#Method_5-_Restart_your_Mac_Device\" title=\"Method 5- Restart your Mac Device\">Method 5- Restart your Mac Device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21439\/safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac\/#Method_6-_Open_Safari_in_Safe_Mode\" title=\"Method 6- Open Safari in Safe Mode\">Method 6- Open Safari in Safe Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21439\/safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac\/#Method_7-_Use_the_Reader_Mode_in_Safari\" title=\"Method 7- Use the Reader Mode in Safari\">Method 7- Use the Reader Mode in Safari<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21439\/safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac\/#Resolved_Safari_Dark_Theme_Not_Working\" title=\"(Resolved) Safari Dark Theme Not Working\">(Resolved) Safari Dark Theme Not Working<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Dark_Mode_Not_Working_in_Safari_on_Mac\"><\/span>How to Fix Dark Mode Not Working in Safari on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unable to get a dark theme on Safari after multiple tries, do not worry. Refer to the methods below to help fix and troubleshoot the underlying issue. But before we start, let&#8217;s see the correct way to turn on dark mode in Safari on Mac.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Properly_Enable_Dark_Mode_on_macOS\"><\/span>Method 1- Properly Enable Dark Mode on macOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are unsure about the method to switch to dark mode in Safari, here is an easy guide. All you have to do is change the system theme to Dark which also changes Safari&#8217;s theme. This will also alter compatible websites to dark mode.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Apple logo<\/strong> in the top left corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21527\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s1.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s1-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to <strong>System Preferences&#8230;&#xA0;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21526 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s2.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Dark Mode on Safari Mac\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s2.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s2-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Open the <strong>General<\/strong> settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21525 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s3.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Dark Mode on Safari Mac\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s3.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s3-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Here, under <strong>Appearance&#xA0;<\/strong>select <strong>Dark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21524 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s4.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Dark Mode on Safari Mac\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s4.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s4-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will switch the system theme to dark.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21523\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s5.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s5-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now open Safari, and its theme will also be switched to dark mode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21522 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s6.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Dark Mode on Safari Mac\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s6.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s6-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s6-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s6-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also go with the auto option if you only want the dark mode at night.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Force_Close_the_Safari_Browser\"><\/span>Method 2- Force Close the Safari Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have got multiple tabs running in your browser or your system seems to be under heavy load, then it can take time for the dark mode to be implemented on the browser. In this case, you can go ahead and force close Safari. This will shut down any ongoing background process in Safari and should fix the issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Apple logo<\/strong> in the top left corner of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21533\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s7.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s7-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s7-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s7-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> From the menu, select the<strong> Force Quit&#8230;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21532\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s8.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s8-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s8-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s8-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Choose <strong>Safari<\/strong> from the list of running apps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Force Quit<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s9.jpg\" alt=\"Force Quit Safari to Fix Dark Mode\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s9.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s9-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s9-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s9-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> In the confirmation prompt, select <strong>Force Quit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21530 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s10.jpg\" alt=\"Force Quit Safari to Fix Dark Mode\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s10.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s10-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s10-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s10-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wait a few seconds and open Safari to check if the dark mode was applied to the browser.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Check_for_Safari_Updates_in_Settings\"><\/span>Method 3- Check for Safari Updates in Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The dark mode issue can also result from running an outdated browser build. Usually, <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/18323\/update-safari-on-mac\/\">Safari updates<\/a> are bundled in with macOS updates, so if you haven&#8217;t updated Safari in a while, follow these steps to update your browser and system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> On your Mac, click on the <strong>Apple logo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21543\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s11.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s11-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s11-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s11-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to <strong>System Preferences&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21542\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s12.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s12-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s12-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s12-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select <strong>Software Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21541 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s13.jpg\" alt=\"Update Safari Mac\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s13.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s13-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s13-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s13-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your Mac will search for the latest version available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Upgrade Now<\/strong> to update your Mac device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21540 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s14.jpg\" alt=\"Update Safari Mac\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s14.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s14-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s14-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s14-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For those who do not wish to upgrade to the newer macOS update, you can follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Click on <strong>More Info&#8230;<\/strong> under <strong>Other updates are available<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21539\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s15.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s15-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s15-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s15-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> <strong>Tick the box<\/strong> next to <strong>Safari<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21538 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s16.jpg\" alt=\"Update Safari Mac\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s16.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s16-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s16-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s16-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Install Now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21537 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s17.jpg\" alt=\"Update Safari Mac\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s17.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s17-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s17-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s17-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s17-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Doing so should only update the Safari browser to get you to the latest available version.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4-_Delete_Installed_Extensions_for_Safari\"><\/span>Method 4- Delete Installed Extensions for Safari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the dark theme is still not working with the Safari browser or the supported websites are appearing in a light theme, then it could be a result of a third-party extension. You need to remove any installed extensions that might help fix the problem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the Safari browser.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21550\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s19.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s19-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s19-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s19-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Safari<\/strong> option on the top left side, as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21549\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s20.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s20-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s20-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s20-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select <strong>Preferences&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21548 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s21.jpg\" alt=\"Delete Safari Extensions to Fix Dark Mode\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s21.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s21-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s21-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s21-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s21-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Go to the <strong>Extensions<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21547 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s22.jpg\" alt=\"Delete Safari Extensions to Fix Dark Mode\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s22.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s22-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s22-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s22-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s22-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Select the <strong>suspicious extension<\/strong> and then click on <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21546\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s23.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s23-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s23-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s23-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s23-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> In the prompt, select <strong>Show in Finder<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21545 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s24.jpg\" alt=\"Delete Safari Extensions to Fix Dark Mode\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s24.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s24-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s24-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s24-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will open the Application tab in the Finder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> <strong>Right-click<\/strong> on the Safari extension app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21552\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s25.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s25-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s25-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s25-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s25-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Click on<strong> Move to Bin<\/strong>. This will uninstall the extension from your system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21551\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s26.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s26-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s26-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s26-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once uninstalled, force quit Safari using the first method and restart to see if the Dark mode is applied to the browser.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5-_Restart_your_Mac_Device\"><\/span>Method 5- Restart your Mac Device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your computer may be running into issues causing the browser to not run in dark mode. So to fix this, you can try restarting your Mac. This will load all the tasks and processes from scratch, and the dark mode should work properly after the restart.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to save any important files before restarting your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Apple icon<\/strong> in the top left corner of your screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21555\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s27.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s27-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s27-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s27-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select <strong>Restart&#8230;&#xA0;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21554\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wait for a while as your Mac shuts down and restarts. Once restarted, launch Safari and see if the dark mode is working as intended.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_6-_Open_Safari_in_Safe_Mode\"><\/span>Method 6- Open Safari in Safe Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If all the above-listed methods did not help to fix your problem, then as a last resort, you can boot into Safe mode and see if the issue persists. The Safe mode disables any third-party or downloaded apps or extensions. But this is a slightly advanced step, so only proceed after reading all the steps correctly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <strong>Restart your Mac<\/strong> using the above method.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21554\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_s28-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> On your keyboard, press and hold the <strong>shift key<\/strong> immediately after you hear the <strong>boot chime or the Apple logo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21659\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d70.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d70.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d70-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d70-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d70-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d70-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> You can let go of the shift key once the login screen appears.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21660\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d72.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d72.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d72-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d72-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d72-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d72-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Log in to your device. You might be required to log in twice if your disk is encrypted.<\/p>\n<p>Once logged in, you will notice that all the third-party apps are disabled.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> <strong>Enable dark mode<\/strong> in macOS settings and <strong>launch Safari<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21662\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d74.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d74.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d74-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d74-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d74-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d74-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Check if the dark theme is working in the Safari browser. If it does, it might result from an app or extension that you need to uninstall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> <strong>Restart your Mac again<\/strong> to boot into normal mode.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_7-_Use_the_Reader_Mode_in_Safari\"><\/span>Method 7- Use the Reader Mode in Safari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Those looking to enjoy reading their online articles in a dark environment without any clutter or nuisance can enable the Reader mode in Safari. This will remove any distractions from the page and switch to a dark grey theme, making it easy to focus on the article.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> To use Reader mode, <strong>open the article webpage<\/strong> on Safari.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Reader mode icon<\/strong> next to the address bar, as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21667\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d75.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d75.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d75-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d75-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d75-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d75-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will take you to reader mode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21666\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d76.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d76.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d76-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d76-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d76-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d76-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here you can find a few options to change the font and background theme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>aA<\/strong> on the right side of the address bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21665\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d77.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d77.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d77-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d77-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d77-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d77-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will open the Reader mode options, allowing you to customize the page background and fonts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21664 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d78.jpg\" alt=\"Use Reader Mode for Dark Mode Safari\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d78.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d78-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d78-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d78-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/batch_d78-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolved_Safari_Dark_Theme_Not_Working\"><\/span>(Resolved) Safari Dark Theme Not Working<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I hope the above guide helps you fix the dark mode not working in Safari. Though the dark mode is a welcome addition to Safari, it would be much better if Apple could add an option within settings to adjust the dark theme independently for different elements of web pages. If you found this guide helpful or have any queries related to the article, please let us know below. Stay tuned on BrowserToUse for more such articles and How-Tos.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22891\/stop-cross-site-tracking-in-safari\/\">How to Stop Cross Site Tracking in Safari Mac and iPhone?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22441\/use-bing-ai-search-in-chrome-firefox-safari\/\">How to Use Bing AI Search in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21645\/open-links-in-chrome-not-safari-on-iphone\/\">How to Open Links in Chrome Instead of Safari on iPhone or iPad?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safari has seen a lot of improvements over the past few years, and one of my favorite features is the dark mode. It switches out the blinding white theme with a greyish one which is easier on the eyes. But some users are facing trouble enabling this feature on their browsers. 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