Updated August 2026. Reviewed by the Night Eye browser-extension team.
Wattpad offers dark reading options in its Android and iOS apps, but its desktop website does not currently include an equivalent built-in dark-mode setting. On a laptop, PC, Chromebook, or Mac, Night Eye can make Wattpad dark in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and other supported browsers.
| Platform | Built-in Wattpad dark mode? | Recommended method |
|---|---|---|
| Wattpad website on Windows | No equivalent website setting | Use Night Eye |
| Wattpad website on Mac | No equivalent website setting | Use Night Eye in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge |
| Chrome or Chromebook | No equivalent Wattpad website setting | Use Night Eye where extensions are allowed |
| Wattpad Android app | Dark appearance and reading options are available | Use the app’s current appearance and reader controls |
| Wattpad iPhone or iPad app | Dark appearance and reading options are available | Use the app’s current appearance and reader controls |
| Wattpad in a mobile browser | Different from the native app | Use a Night Eye extension for iOS or Night Eye for Android browsers where available |
The Wattpad app and Wattpad website use different appearance controls. Enabling dark mode in the app does not automatically make Wattpad.com dark on your laptop.
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Does Wattpad Have Dark Mode?
Yes, but the answer depends on where you use Wattpad. The Android and iOS apps provide dark appearance and story-reading options. The desktop website does not currently offer an equivalent built-in switch, so people who read or write on Wattpad from a computer need a browser-level method.
It helps to separate three controls that are often described as the same feature:
- App appearance: Changes menus and other parts of the Wattpad mobile app.
- Story-reading theme: Changes the background and text shown while you read a story.
- Website dark mode: Changes Wattpad pages opened in a desktop or mobile browser.
A dark phone interface does not guarantee that every story will use a dark background. Likewise, changing your computer or browser theme does not guarantee that Wattpad’s website content will become dark.
How to Make Wattpad Dark on a Laptop or PC
Use Night Eye when you want dark mode on the Wattpad website rather than only on your browser’s toolbar and menus.
- Install Night Eye from the official download page and choose your browser.
- Open Wattpad.
- If Wattpad was open during installation, reload the tab once.
- Night Eye starts supported websites in Dark mode automatically.
- Open Night Eye from the browser toolbar if you want to adjust the appearance or return Wattpad to Normal mode.
Night Eye changes how Wattpad appears in your browser. It does not change your Wattpad account, stories, published content, or what other readers see.
How to Enable Wattpad Dark Mode in Chrome
- Install Dark Mode – Night Eye from the Chrome Web Store.
- Open Chrome’s Extensions menu.
- Pin Dark Mode – Night Eye if you want its icon to remain visible.
- Open or reload Wattpad.
- Open the Night Eye panel to switch between Dark, Filtered, and Normal modes or adjust the available display controls.
Chrome’s own dark appearance changes areas such as the tabs, toolbar, menus, and settings. It does not automatically recolor the content of every website. If Chrome is dark but Wattpad is still light, use Night Eye for the page itself. See the full Chrome dark mode guide for the difference between browser and website dark mode.
Wattpad Dark Mode on Mac
On a Mac, the correct method depends on the browser you use, not simply on macOS.
- Safari: Install Night Eye for Safari, enable it in Safari’s Extensions settings, and allow website access.
- Chrome: Install Night Eye from the Chrome Web Store.
- Firefox: Install Night Eye from Firefox Add-ons.
- Edge: Install Night Eye from Microsoft Edge Add-ons.
Changing macOS to Dark appearance can change browser menus and websites that follow the system theme. It does not guarantee that Wattpad.com will become fully dark. For Safari-specific setup, use the Night Eye Safari dark mode guide.
Wattpad Dark Mode in Firefox, Edge, and Safari
- Choose the official Night Eye version for your browser.
- Install and enable the extension.
- Open Wattpad.
- Reload the tab if it was already open during installation.
- Open Night Eye only when you want to adjust the result, use Filtered mode, or return Wattpad to Normal mode.
For more browser-specific help, see the Firefox dark mode guide or Microsoft Edge dark mode guide.
How to Use Dark Mode in the Wattpad Mobile App
The Wattpad app provides its own appearance and story-reading controls. Night Eye is not required inside the native Android or iPhone app.
- Update Wattpad from Google Play or the App Store so you have the current controls.
- Open the app’s settings from your profile or account area.
- Look for the current appearance or dark-mode option.
- Choose the dark option. If the app offers a system-based choice, you can instead make Wattpad follow your phone’s appearance.
- Open a story. If the reading page remains light, use the story reader’s separate appearance controls and select an available dark background.
Android and iPhone versions do not always use identical menu labels or paths. Follow the labels shown in your current app rather than relying on an older screenshot.
Wattpad App Dark Mode vs the Story-Reading Background
The Wattpad app’s general dark appearance and the background used while reading a story may be controlled separately. If the app menus are dark but the story page remains white, open the reader’s text or appearance controls and select one of the available dark backgrounds.
The control name and available colors can change between Android, iOS, and app versions. The important distinction is whether you are changing the whole app interface or only the active story.
How to Turn Wattpad Dark Mode Off
- Night Eye on the website: Open the extension and choose Normal for Wattpad. This restores the website’s original appearance without uninstalling Night Eye.
- Wattpad mobile app: Open the current appearance setting and choose Light, Off, or the equivalent option shown in your version.
- Story reader: Open the reading controls and choose a light background.
If Wattpad keeps following your phone or computer automatically, change the app or browser setting from a system-based option to a fixed Light or Normal choice.
Wattpad Dark Mode Troubleshooting
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Wattpad remains light after Night Eye is installed | Reload the tab, confirm that Night Eye is enabled, and make sure it has permission to run on Wattpad. |
| The Night Eye icon is missing | Open the browser’s Extensions menu, find Night Eye, and pin it to the toolbar. |
| Chrome is dark but Wattpad remains light | Chrome’s theme changes the browser interface, not every webpage. Install Night Eye to change Wattpad’s page content. |
| The Wattpad home page is dark but a story page is not | Reload the story tab and confirm that Night Eye is in Dark mode for Wattpad. Check for page-specific settings if the issue affects only one view. |
| Menus, comments, or writing tools remain light | Reload the affected page. If the problem continues, temporarily use Normal mode and report the exact Wattpad URL to Night Eye support. |
| Cover art or illustrations look different | Try Filtered or Normal mode on that page. If important media is being changed, send a screenshot and the affected URL to support. |
| A white flash appears while a page loads | The original page can appear briefly before conversion finishes. Keep the extension enabled, reload once, and report the page if the flash persists. |
| Dark mode works in the app but not on the website | The app and website use separate controls. Install Night Eye in the desktop browser for Wattpad.com. |
| The app is dark but the story background is white | Open the story reader’s appearance controls and choose an available dark reading background. |
| A managed Chromebook blocks extensions | Your school or organization may control extension installation. Ask the administrator whether Night Eye can be allowed. |
| Wattpad works in one browser but not another | Check that Night Eye is installed, enabled, updated, and allowed to access Wattpad in the affected browser. |
| Night Eye changes other websites | Set those websites to Normal mode or apply your preferred settings only to Wattpad. |
| A Wattpad update causes a conversion problem | Switch Wattpad to Normal mode temporarily, then contact support with the URL, a screenshot, your browser, and your Night Eye version. |
For help with a conversion problem, use Night Eye’s built-in support button or visit the Night Eye support page. The affected URL, a screenshot, browser name, and extension version make the issue easier to reproduce.
Wattpad Dark Mode FAQ
Does Wattpad have dark mode?
Wattpad’s Android and iOS apps provide dark appearance and reading options. The desktop website does not currently provide an equivalent built-in dark-mode switch.
Does the Wattpad website have dark mode?
At the time this guide was reviewed, Wattpad.com did not offer a built-in website setting equivalent to the mobile app’s dark options. A supported browser extension can change the website appearance.
How do I make Wattpad dark on a laptop?
Install Night Eye in your browser, open Wattpad, and reload the tab if it was already open. Night Eye starts supported websites in Dark mode automatically.
How do I enable Wattpad dark mode on a PC?
Use the official Night Eye version for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Once installed, open Wattpad and use the extension panel if you want to adjust the result.
How do I make Wattpad dark in Chrome?
Add Night Eye from the Chrome Web Store, pin it from Chrome’s Extensions menu, and open or reload Wattpad. Chrome’s own dark theme changes the browser interface but may leave Wattpad’s page content light.
Can I use Wattpad dark mode on a Mac?
Yes. Install Night Eye for the browser you use on your Mac, including Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Changing macOS appearance alone may not change Wattpad.com.
Is there a Wattpad dark mode extension?
Night Eye is a dark mode browser extension that can convert Wattpad.com in supported browsers. It also provides Dark, Filtered, and Normal modes with additional display controls.
Why is the Wattpad app dark but the story page white?
The app interface and story-reading background can use separate settings. Open the active story’s reader controls and choose an available dark background.
Does Night Eye change my Wattpad stories or account?
No. Night Eye changes the page’s appearance in your browser. It does not edit your Wattpad account, drafts, published stories, comments, or reading lists.
Can other Wattpad users see my dark mode?
No. The appearance change is local to your browser or app. Other readers see Wattpad according to their own settings.
How do I turn Wattpad dark mode off?
Choose Normal in Night Eye for the website. In the mobile app, switch the app appearance or story background back to the available light option.
Why does Chrome’s dark theme not change Wattpad?
Chrome’s dark theme mainly changes tabs, menus, the toolbar, settings, and other browser areas. Wattpad controls its own webpage colors, so the site can remain light until a website-level method is used.
Get Wattpad Dark Mode on the Web
Install Night Eye in your preferred browser, open Wattpad, and reload the tab. New users receive a three-month Pro trial, while Night Eye Lite can be used on up to five selected websites in one browser. See the current Night Eye plans and pricing for all options.
Already installed it? Use the Night Eye setup guide to pin the extension, choose a mode, and adjust Wattpad’s appearance.