While WhatsApp has a number of great features, it lags behind many other messaging apps including its sibling “Facebook Messenger” when it comes to implementing the dark mode. As someone who prefers to use WhatsApp Desktop while working on the computer, I’m looking forward to the arrival of a native dark mode in the popular messaging app. By the way, I found a super useful theme that does the job pretty well. Want to try this hack? Let’s get straight to the point as we guide you through the steps to switch to dark mode on WhatsApp Desktop!
How to Get Dark Mode on WhatsApp Desktop on Windows PC or Mac
Never stop giving the value it deserves. XDA member”M4heshd” WhatsApp has developed a style mode for Desktop. The best part about this theme called WAArk is that it is open source and secure. With NodeJS installation script, it focuses only on UI elements to provide an intuitive dark theme. M4heshd claims that the theme does not interfere with any core code. Your messages or other data are not shared with anyone, as there is no third-party client.
So what are the requirements? The biggest requirement is that you only need to get the desktop version of the messaging app from WhatsApp. That is, it will not work with the Mac App Store or Microsoft Store’s version of WhatsApp. So, click this link To get the desktop app from WhatsApp. The second requirement is the theme you need to download from GitHub. Now that the conversation is over, let’s get to the quick action, shall we?
- Download the WAArk theme for your respective device to get started. It is available for both Windows (x86 and x64) and macOS Device.
- download: WhatsApp Desktop Dark Mode style for Windows
- download: WhatsApp Desktop Dark Mode style for macOS
2. Now make sure WhatsApp Desktop is running on your computer. If you haven’t already, open the app on your desktop. Now you will be asked to sync the chat using your mobile device. To do this, open WhatsApp on your Android or iPhone and Go to Settings>WhatsApp Web and then scan the QR code.
3. Next, extract the downloaded file and run WADark.exe or WADark.
Then wait for a while (about a few minutes) until the installation is complete. When it’s done, you’ll get a nice dark mode. Doesn’t it look nice? It’s time to go ahead and use the messaging app with peace of mind.
Return to Light Mode?
The developer recommends that you do not delete the script folder after the installation of the theme. To help you easily switch back to light mode, the script is designed to automatically create a backup of the original WhatsApp source. So, if you want to go back to light mode, all you have to do is re-run the script folder.
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Enable Dark Mode on WhatsApp Desktop on Windows PC or Mac
Come in! This is how you can fill the gap in WhatsApp Desktop on your Windows or macOS device and enable dark mode. Of course, it would be better if there was an official option but until that happens, this theme can elegantly fill the void. Personally, I found it up to the task. And I think you will also appreciate its reliable functionality. Anyway, let me know your opinions on the WAArk theme in the comments section below.
