With the recent launch of Mozilla Firefox 62 version, it allows users to select the automatic Dark or Light themes and use different fonts during their browsing session. Also, the customers will be able to install this browser on their Windows 10 or any other OS based devices. They can even enable Firefox Dark theme by visiting the app mode settings in Windows 10, 7, Linux and Mac OS. So, if you are not a tech-savvy and want to learn how to activate this Dark theme on Firefox, check out this article. Here, you will learn step by step method on installing this theme and ways to switch between Light and Dark themes easily.
Before learning the steps to enable Firefox Dark theme, let’s discuss the themes are and what changes it will cause in your browser. Under Firefox Add-ons, you will get three themes, which are pre-installed on your Firefox. Those are – Light, Dark and Default themes. When you select the Default option, the Firefox will use a standard light background along with the Windows theme settings. So, if you choose a certain color pattern in the Windows default settings, Firefox will use the same pattern with the Default theme. Similarly, when you set the Firefox theme as Dark, it will turn the browser menu, toolbars and title bars into black or deep gray. Also, if you choose the Light theme, it will turn every Firefox elements into light gray.
For those, who are wondering about the benefits of enabling Dark mode on their Firefox browser, check out these following points.
If you are looking for ways to activate the Dark theme, click on the Menu under Mozilla Firefox. Then select ‘Add-ons’ from the drop-down menu. You can also access Add-ons by typing Ctrl+Shift+A keys simultaneously. After this, click on ‘Themes’ option on the left pane of the Add-ons Manager page. Here, you can choose the ‘Dark’ option and click on the ‘Enable’ button to activate this theme. As you select this option, the Firefox theme will turn black instantly. You can even activate Firefox Sync to enable your selected theme on other PCs. It is only possible if you have earlier signed into Firefox on those particular devices. To adjust this setting, click on the Menu bar and select ‘Options’. Then click ‘Firefox Account’ and modify ‘Firefox Sync settings’.
If you are looking for instant ways to switch between these three themes instantly, its difficult to follow the above method. As you will have to access the about:config page frequently and change the theme into Default/ Light/ Dark. Hence, to make your task easier, you can apply these following steps.