Emily Bennett
How To Activate Dark Mode in Viber for 2025
Let’s face it, trying to read your Viber chats in bright daylight or late at night isn’t exactly comfortable. Plus, if you’re into saving some battery on OLED screens, Dark Mode is kinda a no-brainer. It’s not just about style — it’s also about making your life easier on the eyes. The whole process isn’t rocket science, but for some reason, Viber’s options can be kinda hidden or confusing if you’re new to it.
This guide will walk through how to turn on Dark Mode on both Android and iPhone. Once you get it set, your chats will look cooler and be easier to stare at without causing eye strain. Plus, your battery might thank you. Not sure why, but it seems to help on some devices. Anyway, let’s get into it.
Prerequisites
Before diving in, make sure your Viber app is up to date. Because, of course, Viber tends to hide new features behind updates. You can grab the latest version from:
How to Enable Dark Mode in Viber
Access the Settings Menu
Open your Viber app. Yep, that’s step one. Make sure you’re logged in — no point if you’re just staring at the logo. Tap the More icon in the bottom right corner (it’s the three dots, hamburger or hamburger-like icon). From there, select Settings. This is where all the magic begins.
Find the Appearance Options
In the Settings menu, look for Appearance. It’s not always front and center, but on recent updates, it’s usually right there. Tap on it. If you don’t see it immediately, sometimes it’s tucked under Chats or a similar sub-menu, depending on your version.
Enable Dark Mode
In the Appearance section, you’ll see options for Theme — probably set to Light by default. Tap on Dark, and voilà — your interface should switch to the darker theme immediately. Sometimes, the change is instant, but on occasion, you might need to restart the app. Also, some versions of Viber support toggling Dark Mode based on system-wide settings. If you see an Auto option, enabling it will let Viber follow your device’s theme preference — useful if you’re already using system-wide Dark Mode.
Optional: Sync with System Settings
If your phone supports scheduling or automatically toggling Dark Mode through system settings, this might work in Viber too — but it’s hit or miss depending on the device. For Android, go to Settings > Display > Dark theme and turn it on. For iPhone, Settings > Display & Brightness > Appearance, then switch to Dark. Viber should respect this if it’s set to auto mode.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
- If Dark Mode isn’t applying immediately, try closing the app entirely and reopening — some devices need the restart. On Android, swipe it away from recent apps; on iPhone, force stop or restart the app.
- On some setups, toggling Dark Mode can bug out after app updates — if it’s not switching, clearing app cache (Android) or reinstalling sometimes helps.
- If visibility is weird in certain chats, switching to a different chat background or theme can improve clarity.
- Make sure your Viber is updated — outdated versions sometimes don’t support theme toggling properly or have bugs.
Wrap-up
Switching Viber over to Dark Mode isn’t magic, but it’s a little hidden. Once it’s enabled, it’s just a matter of enjoying the darker, more comfortable interface — especially late at night. If it doesn’t work immediately, try restarting the app or your device. No promises, but on some setups, it’s super responsive. Just hope this gives someone a little less eye strain and a tidier look.
Summary
- Update Viber to the latest version from Play Store or App Store.
- Open More, then Settings.
- Tap on Appearance.
- Select Dark mode or enable auto based on system settings.
- If needed, restart the app or device.
Final thoughts
Not sure why, but sometimes you gotta restart a couple of times or toggle a few switches before it sticks. Overall, it’s pretty straightforward — just kinda hidden. Fingers crossed this helps some fellow Viber users who’ve been frustrated trying to find the option. Good luck, and hopefully, this shaves off a few hours staring at a blinding white screen.