Amazon Dark Mode: Complete Guide for App & Website (2025)

If you’ve ever shopped on Amazon late at night, you’ve likely wished for a darker screen that’s easier on the eyes. That’s where Amazon Dark Mode comes in a feature many users have been waiting for.

Dark mode replaces the bright white background with deep shades of gray or black, keeping text clear and reducing glare. It’s not just stylish it helps reduce eye strain in low light, saves battery on OLED screens (as noted by A Techs Land), and creates a more comfortable browsing experience.

So, does Amazon actually offer a dark mode for its app or website? Let’s explore how you can enable it on Android, iPhone, and desktop for a smoother shopping experience day or night.

Does Amazon Provide a Built in Dark Mode?

Short answer: Not entirely.
While some parts of the Amazon ecosystem support dark interfaces, the main shopping app and website currently do not include a system-wide, native dark mode toggle. According to PCWebopaedia:

“Amazon does not officially have a dark mode for the Amazon website and the Amazon App.” PC Webopaedia
Similarly, TimesAlert notes:
“Despite being one of the most prominent e-commerce platforms, Amazon has yet to implement dark mode.” Timesalert.com

Hence, if you’re browsing the Amazon app or website and see the standard bright background, that’s because no official “dark theme” setting has been added (as of now).

However, there are workarounds and alternative approaches that let you simulate a dark mode experience. These vary by platform (Android, iOS, desktop browser) and are less seamless than a built-in toggle — but many users find them quite effective.

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How to Get a Dark Theme for Amazon Step by Step

Here’s how you can enable a dark-style interface for Amazon, broken down by device.

Android (Amazon App)

Since the app doesn’t offer a dedicated dark mode switch, you’ll need to rely on system settings or forced dark mode:

1. On your Android device, go to Settings → Display → Theme and choose Dark. Some apps will respect this system theme.
2. If the Amazon app still appears light, you can enable Force Dark Mode in Developer Options (Settings → About phone → tap “Build number” 7 times → Developer options → Override force-dark). As one Reddit user notes:

“It’s not perfect but the Amazon app works fine with only occasional white screens while loading.” Reddit

3. Keep in mind: “forced” dark mode might cause readability issues (e.g., inverted icons or poor contrast) because the app wasn’t built for it from the ground up.

iOS (Amazon App)

On iPhones or iPads, the Amazon app also lacks an official dark mode toggle. Your best options:

• Set your device theme to Dark (Settings → Display & Brightness → Dark). The system theme may influence some apps—but doesn’t guarantee Amazon will switch.
• Use Smart Invert or Color Filters (Settings → Accessibility) as a workaround to reduce glare. Some users report this helps though it isn’t a true dark theme. Reddit
• Note: Some third-party sites assert no native support exists at all for iOS. Social Media Magazine

Desktop / Web Browser (Amazon Website)

For the main Amazon website (desktop/laptop), you’ll find better luck using browser extensions or built-in dark mode settings:

1. Install a dark mode extension like Dark Reader (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) or Turn Off the Lights. Turn Off the Lights+1
2. Once installed, you can enable the extension which applies a dark theme across virtually any website, including Amazon.
3. Some browsers also let you force websites into dark mode via experimental flags or system settings.
4. Example: On Firefox, there’s an add-on specifically called “Dark Mode for Amazon.” Mozilla Add-ons

These methods provide a nearly full dark theme shopping experience on Amazon’s website, though they are external (not built in) solutions.

Amazon Prime, Alexa & Other Services: What About Them?

While the shopping side of Amazon lacks dark mode, some related services do offer dark or darker interfaces:

• The Amazon Alexa app supports dark themes on modern versions of iOS and Android. Turn Off the Lights+1
• Cloud / developer tools by Amazon’s parent division (AWS) already include native dark mode. For example: “Today we are excited to launch dark mode as a beta feature in the AWS Management Console.” Amazon Web Services, Inc.

So while the core shopping app hasn’t caught up, some adjacent Amazon ecosystem products are dark mode friendly.

Pros & Cons of Using Dark Mode for Amazon

While dark mode can make browsing Amazon more comfortable, it isn’t perfect. Before switching, it’s worth understanding how this feature affects your overall shopping experience. Here’s a quick look at the main benefits and drawbacks of using Amazon Dark Mode.

Advantages

• Reduced glare and more comfortable browsing in low light settings. A Techs Land
• On devices with OLED/AMOLED screens, potential battery savings.
• For desktop browsers, extensions offer full customization (contrast, filters, schedule). PC Webopaedia

Drawbacks & Limitations

• Because the shopping app doesn’t natively support dark mode, forced methods may corrupt visuals (text visibility, icons, images). See Reddit feedback. Reddit
• Browser extensions rely on third party software so you must trust and maintain them (updates, compatibility).
• Forced dark mode on Android developer options may not persist after reboot or app updates. Reddit
• Some users simply prefer the consistent default light theme for accurate colour rendering of products.

Recommended Best Practices

• If you primarily browse Amazon at night and anxiety over bright backgrounds bothers you, use the browser extension route on desktop for the smoothest experience.
• On Android, enable system-wide dark theme and test how the Amazon app appears; if visuals are distorted, consider undocking forced dark mode and returning to default.
• On iOS, if Amazon remains in light mode, try Smart Invert as a temporary workaround but accept it may not be perfect.
• Keep your app up to date (sometimes UI changes may add native theme support later).
• Consider reaching out to Amazon Customer Feedback (via app → Settings → Feedback) to request dark mode user demand can influence roadmap.

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