Google is testing dark mode again for desktop search

Google is testing a dark mode for its desktop search website that responds to a user’s system display settings, an initiative that may have gained popularity to alleviate eye strain issues for people working longer at home. home.

The test appears to have a limited rollout at the moment, but as the images show, the very dark gray theme extends not only to the Google homepage, but also to search results.

It’s unclear when Dark Mode for Desktop Search could be officially rolled out worldwide. “We’re always testing new ways to improve our experience for our users, but we have nothing specific to announce at this time,” Google said. The edge.

It’s also not the first time we’ve seen Dark Mode appear on Google’s desktop search. The feature first appeared for some users in December, but then quietly vanished into the internet ether.

Apple introduced Dark Mode in 2018 with macOS Mojave and iOS 13, and support for the system-wide option is now a core feature of most native and third-party apps on mobile and desktop. .

But as we’ve learned from Google’s protracted efforts to bring Dark Mode into Gmail, it’s impossible to say when or even if this change will ultimately be. see the light of day.

However, there are some alternative methods to get rid of the solid white background from your Google searches. One of them we like is the Dark Reader browser extension, available for Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.