# Dark Mode

> Activate the Android Dark Mode. Darken Instagram, Google Photos and more..

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/systems.maju.darkmode](https://chrome-stats.com/d/systems.maju.darkmode)

## Overview

- **ID:** `systems.maju.darkmode`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Julian Eggers
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 25,655,554
- **Rating:** 3.18 / 5 (136,193 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.29
- **Last updated:** 2022-07-12
- **First published:** 2019-07-23
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=systems.maju.darkmode)
- **Website:** [http://darkmode.maju.systems](http://darkmode.maju.systems/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://darkmode.maju.systems/privacy\_policy](https://darkmode.maju.systems/privacy_policy)

## Description

"Dark Mode" is an Android app designed to activate night mode on devices that do not have this option in their system settings. It aims to enhance the user experience by darkening various applications, including Instagram and Google Photos. However, it may not be compatible with all devices due to manufacturer restrictions. Users can find solutions to common issues in the app's FAQ section, including a specific problem noted with some Samsung Galaxy devices.

## Rankings

- #6,001 — Overall
- #3 — dark mode

## Review summary

Users widely praise Dark Mode for its simplicity and broad device compatibility, including support for older Android versions and even non-native dark mode-capable devices. It delivers a comprehensive dark theme that covers the status bar and system apps, with Day/Night/Automatic modes and eye-strain reduction. However, several reviews report it sometimes doesn’t work on certain devices, and the experience is marred by intrusive ads (including sound-on ads and pop-ups). Some users also question why the app requires location permission. Overall, it’s appreciated for accessible dark theming but reliability and ad practices are major drawbacks.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use.
- Broad compatibility across many Android versions and devices (including older devices and non-stock devices like Android Go / Amazon Fire tablet).
- Comprehensive dark mode that covers the system UI (status bar and apps) and offers Day/Night/Automatic modes.
- Helps reduce eye strain in low light.

### Cons

- Not functioning for some devices/users (inconsistent performance).
- Intrusive ads, including sound-enabled ads and pop-ups, disrupt usage.
- Mandatory location permission and unclear permission rationale.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/systems.maju.darkmode)