Tell HN: Wikipedia dark mode for desktop is in beta
Wikipedia introduces dark mode for mobile apps and site, extending to desktop in mid-July 2024. Users can enable it via preferences, gadgets, and CSS. Caution advised with browser extensions for security.
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Wikipedia has introduced a dark mode feature for its smartphone apps and mobile website, with plans to extend it to the desktop web version for the Vector 2022 skin in mid-July 2024. Users can access dark mode through various options such as preferences settings, gadgets like the WikimediaUI Dark mode gadget, and custom CSS files. Logged-in users can enable dark mode through preferences settings or gadgets like the Dark mode toggle. Unregistered users will soon have access to dark mode on the mobile site and can also utilize browser extensions or browser settings to enable dark mode. Additionally, there are options for wiki managers to implement dark mode through extensions and skins. It is important to exercise caution when using browser extensions and to verify their security to avoid potential issues.
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