Pinterest Dark Mode: How to Turn It On on Desktop, iPhone and Android
Pinterest has dark mode in its iPhone and Android apps, but not on its desktop website. The mobile app follows your device's appearance settings. On a PC or Mac, install Dark Mode Extension – Night Eye to add a customizable dark appearance to Pinterest in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
Pinterest dark mode by device
| Device | How to enable dark mode |
|---|---|
| On desktop (Windows, Mac) | Pinterest has no native dark-mode switch. Install Night Eye, open pinterest.com and choose Dark mode in the extension. |
| On iPhone / iOS | In the Pinterest app: iPhone Settings → Display & Brightness → Dark (iOS 13+). The app follows the device setting. |
| On Android | In the Pinterest app: Android Settings → Display → Dark theme (Android 10+). For Android 9 or earlier, Pinterest documents Battery Saver. |
Source: Pinterest's official dark mode instructions. The native mobile-app setting is different from using Night Eye in a mobile browser.
Table of contents
- Pinterest Dark Mode: How to Turn It On on Desktop, iPhone and Android
- How to enable Pinterest dark mode on desktop (PC and Mac)
- Pinterest dark mode screenshots with Night Eye
- How to turn on Pinterest dark mode on iPhone or iPad
- How to turn on Pinterest dark mode on Android
- Pinterest dark mode not working? Troubleshooting
- Pinterest dark mode FAQ
How to enable Pinterest dark mode on desktop (PC and Mac)
- Install Night Eye from your browser's official extension store using the installer below.
- Open pinterest.com in that browser and sign in if needed.
- Refresh Pinterest if its tab was already open when you installed Night Eye.
- Open Night Eye from your browser toolbar (or Extensions menu) and select Dark if it is not already selected. Night Eye normally starts in Dark mode.
- Adjust brightness, contrast or saturation if desired. Open a board and an individual Pin to check their appearance.
Using Pinterest dark mode on Mac with Safari
Install the Safari version of Night Eye, then open Safari → Settings → Extensions, enable Night Eye and grant the requested website access. Open Pinterest, refresh it and use Night Eye's Safari toolbar control to select Dark mode. Changing macOS to Dark appearance alone does not add a native dark theme to Pinterest's desktop website.
Pinterest dark mode extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.
Choose your browser to install Night Eye from its official extension store:
Get Night Eye for Chrome Get Night Eye for Edge Get Night Eye for Firefox
Night Eye supports website-specific brightness, contrast, saturation, dimming, blue-light adjustments, scheduling, system color-scheme integration and Dark, Filtered or Normal modes. Its website color transformation runs locally on your device; Night Eye does not collect your browsing history. Browser permissions are required to change the appearance of web pages.
Pinterest dark mode screenshots with Night Eye
How to turn on Pinterest dark mode on iPhone or iPad
These steps apply to the Pinterest iOS app, not a Safari browser extension.
- Open the iPhone or iPad Settings app.
- Tap Display & Brightness.
- Under Appearance, select Dark.
- Return to the Pinterest app. If necessary, close and reopen it.
Pinterest supports this on iOS 13 or newer. It follows the system appearance rather than offering a separate in-app dark-mode switch.
How to turn on Pinterest dark mode on Android
These steps apply to the Pinterest Android app, not the mobile browser.
- On Android 10 or newer, open Settings → Display.
- Choose Dark or Dark theme (the label may vary by device).
- Reopen Pinterest if the appearance does not update.
For Android 9 and older, Pinterest's help documentation directs users to Battery Saver from Quick Settings. The resulting behavior may vary by device.
What if I use Pinterest in a mobile browser?
The Pinterest app's appearance setting does not guarantee a dark theme for pinterest.com in a mobile browser. Night Eye supports Safari on iPhone/iPad and selected Android browsers, including Firefox for Android, Edge for Android and Yandex for Android. Install the compatible browser extension separately; browser support and setup vary.
Pinterest dark mode not working? Troubleshooting
Pinterest still shows a white background
Refresh pinterest.com, then verify that Night Eye is enabled and that the current site is set to Dark, not Normal. Check whether pinterest.com has been added to your allow/disallow or site-specific mode settings.
Night Eye cannot change Pinterest
Review the browser's extension permissions and allow Night Eye to access Pinterest. On Mac, check Safari → Settings → Extensions and website access. Reload the tab after changing permissions.
Some parts are dark but others stay light
Try refreshing the page, changing brightness or contrast, and checking the board or Pin page again. Pinterest can change its page structure, so conversion may vary between views.
Colors or layouts look wrong
Temporarily disable other dark-mode, color-filter or page-style extensions to check for conflicts. Compare Dark and Filtered modes. If the problem persists, use Night Eye's built-in support button and share the Pinterest URL, browser version and a screenshot.
Pinterest dark mode FAQ
Does Pinterest have dark mode on desktop?
No. Pinterest does not provide a native dark-mode option for its desktop website. Use Night Eye in a supported browser to add a dark appearance.
Can I make Pinterest dark in Chrome?
Yes. Install Night Eye for Chrome, open pinterest.com, refresh the tab if necessary and use Dark mode in the extension.
Why is Pinterest dark on my phone but light on my laptop?
The Pinterest iOS and Android apps follow your phone's appearance setting. The desktop website does not have the same native dark-mode support.
Does Pinterest have its own dark-mode switch in the mobile app?
Pinterest's current help instructions direct users to the device's appearance settings, not a separate Pinterest toggle.
See Pinterest's official dark-mode help and Night Eye browser downloads.
