If you use Discord on desktop or mobile, you might know that the gaming service uses the dark theme as default. Yes, if you have manually enabled the light mode on your Android/iOS, you will see the light theme, but by default, the app was set to use the dark theme.
The dark mode in Discord was introduced way back in 2015, and shortly after that, the dark mode became the main theme of the application. When the dark mode is enabled on Discord, you see white text on a dark mode, whereas, on the light mode, you see dark text on a white background.
Users cherish the dark mode because it reduces eye strain and saves battery life, and it is well-accepted by the Discord community. Although the dark mode is helpful, many users use Discord outside, and they prefer to have a bright interface.
How to Turn on Light Mode in Discord for Desktop & Mobile
Also, some users fail to adapt to the dark theme and feel light mode is more comfortable to use. Hence, we have written this article for those users. In this article, we will share a step-by-step guide on how to enable or turn on the Light theme in Discord for desktop & mobile. Let’s check out.
1) Enable Discord Light Mode on the Desktop
If you want to enable light mode on Discord for desktop, you need to follow this guide. Here’s how to enable Discord light mode on the Desktop.
1. First of all, open your desktop web browser or the Discord desktop client and log in with your account.
2. On the bottom left corner, click on the Settings gear icon, as shown in the screenshot below.
3. This will open the My Account page. On the left, scroll down and click on the Appearance tab.
4. On the right pane, select the Light option under the Theme to switch to Light mode.
That’s it! You are done. Discord will instantly switch the theme, and everything will become bright.
Note: The steps are the same for the Discord desktop client and the web. Hence, you need to implement the same steps while using the web version of Discord.
2) Enable Discord Light Mode on Mobile
If you use the Discord Mobile app to connect with the gaming community, you need to follow these steps to enable the light mode. Here are the simple steps to activate the light mode in Discord for Mobile.
1. First of all, launch the Discord app on your Android/iPhone and log in to your account.
2. On the bottom of the screen, tap on your profile picture.
3. This will open the User Settings page.
4. Simply scroll down and tap on Appearance under the App Settings section.
5. On the Appearance, you will find the theme options. To enable the light mode, select the Light option.
That’s it!. This is how you can enable light mode in Discord for mobile.
It’s pretty easy to switch themes in Discord for web, desktop, and mobile. If you are not comfortable with the Light mode, simply enable the Dark Mode again. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends also. If you have any doubts related to this, let us know in the comment box below.
