X dark mode is turned on in Display settings, with Dim and Lights out available on web, iPhone, and Android.
The blinding white timeline is a settings problem, not a missing feature. To work out how to make Twitter dark mode on today’s X app, open the display controls and choose either Dim or Lights out. X offers both dark themes on X.com, iPhone, and Android.
Dim and Lights out are X’s two dark appearance choices. The exact menu path changes slightly between the mobile apps and the website, so use the section that matches the screen in front of you.
How Do You Turn On Dark Mode In The X App?
X for iOS and X for Android both include a dark-mode control inside the profile menu. The mobile apps also let you choose between Dim and Lights out after dark mode is enabled.
Turn On Dark Mode On iPhone Or iPad
X’s current iOS instructions place the setting under the display controls. Use this path when you want a setting you can return to later rather than relying on a shortcut.
- Open X and tap your profile menu.
- Tap Settings and privacy.
- Tap Accessibility, display, and languages.
- Tap Display and sound.
- Turn on Dark mode.
- Choose Dim or Lights out.
You’ll know it worked when the timeline and menus switch to the selected dark appearance. X also documents a shorter path: open the profile menu, tap the light-bulb icon, turn on Dark mode, then choose the dark theme you want.
Turn On Dark Mode On Android
X’s Android help shows the setting under Accessibility, display and languages, while another current X help page shows Display and sound directly after Settings and privacy. X’s own help pages currently show both paths, so use the documented profile-menu shortcut if the nested path does not match your screen.
- Open X and tap your profile icon in the top menu.
- Tap Settings and privacy.
- Tap Accessibility, display and languages, then Display.
- Tap Dark mode.
- Choose Dim or Lights out.
For the shorter Android path, open the profile icon menu and tap the light-bulb icon at the bottom-left. Turn on Dark mode, choose a theme under Dark theme, or select Use device settings if you want X to follow your phone’s scheduled appearance. The selected dark appearance takes over the timeline and menus when the setting is active.
Dark Mode Controls At A Glance
X uses the same two dark appearances across its main platforms, but the controls are placed differently. The table separates the settings that matter so you can skip menus that do not affect the background.
| Control | Where You’ll Find It | What It Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Dark mode | iOS and Android display settings | Turns the dark interface on or off |
| Dim | Dark theme choices | Applies X’s Dim dark appearance |
| Lights out | Dark theme choices | Applies X’s darker Lights out appearance |
| Light-bulb shortcut | Mobile profile menu | Opens dark-mode controls from the profile menu |
| Use device settings | Android dark-mode menu | Lets X follow the phone’s appearance schedule |
| Display | X.com under More | Changes font size, color, and background |
| Default | X.com background choices | Returns the website to a light background |
Make X Dark Mode On The Web: Where The Control Lives
X.com puts background choices directly under Display, so the website does not require the deeper mobile settings path. X’s official display instructions list Default, Dim, and Lights out as the available background choices.
- Sign in to X.com.
- Click More in the left-side navigation.
- Click Display.
- Under the background choices, select Dim or Lights out.
The selected background appears across the X.com interface once the choice is active. Select Default in the same panel whenever you want the white interface again.
Which Dark Theme Should You Choose?
Dim is the softer dark option, while Lights out is the darker option. The choice changes appearance rather than adding or removing X features.
- Choose Dim if you want X’s less-dark appearance.
- Choose Lights out if you want X’s darker appearance.
- Choose Default on the website, or turn Dark mode off in the mobile app, to return to the light theme.
Why Dark Mode May Not Stay On
X dark mode can appear to change on Android when Use device settings is enabled, because X can follow the phone’s scheduled appearance. Turn that option off if you want X to stay dark regardless of the device theme.
If the dark controls are missing, update the X app before hunting for a different menu. X recommends current app and operating-system versions for its accessibility features, and its Android help also points users to X.com when the installed app cannot provide the current experience.
| What You See | Likely Reason | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| X turns light during the day | Android is following device appearance | Turn off Use device settings |
| No dark-mode entry in the expected menu | Your app has a different documented layout | Use the light-bulb icon shortcut |
| Website is still white | Default is selected | Choose Dim or Lights out |
| Theme is dark but not as dark as expected | Dim is selected | Switch to Lights out |
| Theme is darker than you want | Lights out is selected | Switch to Dim |
| Mobile controls look different from one help path | X Help shows another menu placement | Open the profile menu and use the documented shortcut |
| Dark controls are missing after an app change | The app may be outdated | Update X, reopen it, then check display settings |
Use The Path That Matches Your Screen
X dark mode takes one display change, and the shortest dependable path depends on where you use X. These three paths cover the current controls documented by X.
- iPhone or iPad:Profile menu > Settings and privacy > Accessibility, display, and languages > Display and sound > Dark mode.
- Android:Profile icon > Settings and privacy > Accessibility, display and languages > Display > Dark mode. If that layout is different, use the light-bulb icon in the profile menu.
- X.com:More > Display > Dim or Lights out.
Pick Dim for the less-dark look or Lights out for the darker look. Once the background changes, the setting is active and there is nothing else to install.
References & Sources
X Help Center – New User FAQ – Official X instructions for display settings and dark background choices on X.com.