YouTube’s new dark mode finally arrives on Android after iOS roll out

Back in March the Google-owned company announced iPhone and Android fans would be receiving the new viewing option after first making an appearance on YouTube’s web version.

Desktop users are able to access the feature by clicking their profile on the top right hand corner and switching the dark mode toggle to on.

Similarly iOS users could take advantage of dark mode by also clicking on their profile within the app, then settings before switching the toggle for the new theme on.

But the new functionality started rolling out for Android users today.

Dark mode will automatically be applied on devices that have received the new function.

The theme can similarly be toggled on and off within the app’s settings menu.

However, the roll out for the new feature is not universal, meaning not all devices can currently take advantage of it.

Express.co.uk attempted to access the new mode, but unfortunately we did not have access at the time of writing.

But screenshots that have emerged from other users show the same new dark grey look for YouTube.

The new theme radically changes the look of the world’s most popular video search engine.

It is also far easier on the eyes, meaning it is perfect for late-night binging.

Despite the majority of the app staying a dark grey colour, banners for channels retain their original colours.

This means if a channel has a very bright banner, it will not be altered in the new theme.

The dark mode option for iOS launched over four months ago.