Instagram Dark Mode: How to Turn On the Black Theme

To make Instagram black, turn on dark mode: by default the app follows your phone's system theme (enable Dark mode in your iPhone or Android settings), and newer versions of Instagram also include a separate theme switch right inside the app.

Dark mode on iPhone (via system)

By default, Instagram on iOS mirrors your overall system appearance. If the phone is in light mode, the app stays light too.

1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Go to Display & Brightness.
3. Under «Appearance», choose Dark.
4. Return to Instagram — the background turns black automatically.

Dark mode on Android (via system)

1. Open your phone's Settings.
2. Go to Display (on some skins it's called «Screen»).
3. Turn on Dark theme (Dark mode).
4. Open Instagram — it will pick up the dark appearance.

On many phones you can also add the dark mode toggle to your quick-settings panel to switch it with one tap.

Theme switch inside Instagram

In recent app versions you can change the theme without touching the system — handy when your phone is in light mode but you want Instagram black. Menu labels shift between versions, so look for the word «Theme».

1. Open your profile and tap the menu icon (three lines).
2. Go to Settings and privacy.
3. Scroll down and find the Theme entry.
4. Select Dark (or «Follow system»).

Why the dark mode option is missing

If you don't see the in-app theme switch or the background won't go dark, the cause is usually one thing — an outdated version of Instagram. What to check:

• Update the app in the App Store or Google Play to the latest version.
• Make sure system dark mode is actually enabled.
• Fully close and reopen Instagram after changing the settings.

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