How to Get Dark Mode on WhatsApp Desktop (Windows and Mac)

Sep. 6, 2019

While WhatsApp boasts a range of cool features, it’s lagging behind many other messaging apps including its sibling “Facebook Messenger” when it comes to the implementation of dark mode. As someone who prefers to use WhatsApp Desktop especially while working on a computer, I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of anative dark modein the popular messaging app. In the meantime, I have found a super handy theme that gets the job done pretty well. Willing to try out this hack? Let’s jump right in as I walk you through the steps to get dark mode on WhatsApp Desktop!

How to Get Dark Mode on WhatsApp Desktop on Windows PC or Mac

So, what are the requirements? The biggest requirement is that you have to get the desktop version of the messaging app from WhatsApp only. I mean, it won’t work with Mac App Store or Microsoft Store’s version of WhatsApp. So, clickthis linkto get the desktop app from WhatsApp. The second requirement is the theme that you have to download from GitHub. Now that the talk is over, let’s get on with the quick process, shall we?

2. Now, make sure WhatsApp Desktop is running on your computer. Open the app on your desktop, if you haven’t already. Now, you will be asked to sync the chat using your mobile device. To do so, open WhatsApp on your Android or iPhone andgo 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 some time (around a couple of minutes) until the installation is completed. Once it’s over, you will get a pleasing dark mode. Doesn’t it look nice? It’s time to go ahead and use the messaging app with complete peace of mind.

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There you go! That’s how you can fill up the void and enable dark mode in WhatsApp Desktop on your Windows or macOS device. Of course, it would be better had there been an official option but until that becomes a reality, this theme can fill up the void elegantly. Personally, I have found it up to the task. And I guess, you would also appreciate its reliable functionality. Anyway, let me know your feedback about WADark theme in the comments section down below.

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