Google Maps Dark Mode Windows 10 - Simple How-To Guide

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Google Maps dark mode windows 10

Wondering about Google Maps dark mode on Windows 10? Unfortunately, the web version doesn’t support this feature, but you can still get it with a Chrome extension. Here’s how!

Enable Dark Mode for Google Maps on Windows 10 – Use a Browser Extension

Hereโ€™s how you can do it:

  1. Open Google Chrome, go to the Chrome Web Store, and search for Dark Reader then tap Enter.
Search for Dark Reader
  1. Click on โ€œAdd to Chromeโ€ next to the Dark Reader extension. 
Add to Chrome
  1. Confirm by clicking โ€œAdd extensionโ€ in the pop-up window.
Add extension
  1. With the extension active, go to the Google Maps website. It should automatically apply a dark theme to the webpage.
Dark mode activated

While Google Maps doesnโ€™t officially support dark mode on Windows 10, Chrome extensions like Dark Reader still work. Alternatively, you can enable it on Android or change the contrast.

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