How to enable the BBC Dark Mode website in 3 easy steps?

Introduction

This help page will provide you the information on what is BBC and how to enable the BBC Dark Mode website version for free.

What is BBC?

The BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation. And is one of the trusted news sources for local news but also for international news around the world. The headquarters of this corporation is located in the central heart of London, United Kingdom. It operates several TV and radio stations and provides news, entertainment, and educational content to the UK and the world through its website, BBC.com.

Where is BBC Dark Mode?

So to get the BBC Dark Mode on the BBC news website. You can use the free and open-source Turn Off the Lights Browser extension. With a single click on the Night switch or the long-press feature, you can activate the darker version of this news website.

Benefits BBC Dark Mode?

The benefits of using Dark Mode include:

  1. Reduced eye strain: A dark background reduces the amount of bright light that reaches your eyes, making it easier on the eyes, especially in low-light environments.
  2. Improved battery life: Dark mode can help conserve battery life on devices with an OLED or AMOLED display, as the black pixels do not need to be lit.
  3. Better contrast: Dark mode can improve the contrast and legibility of text, making it easier to read on the screen.

Steps to activate the BBC Dark Mode

Follow the instruction steps here below on how you can activate the BBC Dark Mode website:

Dark Mode enabled on BBC website
Dark Mode enabled on BBC website
  1. Download the Turn Off the Lights browser extension
  2. Click right on the gray lamp button and select Options in the menu item
  3. The Turn Off the Lights Options page shows up and select the tab Night Mode
  4. And enable here the Night switch or the long-press feature to activate the night mode on the current web page

Furthermore, you can customize this experience even to your personal style, you can do it from the Turn Off the Lights Options page. Here you can change the color of the text, background, and hyperlinks when you activate the Dark mode. And show the night switch on a certain time such as only when it is 8 pm between 6 am.

Conclusion

In conclusion, BBC Dark Mode is a useful feature that provides a more comfortable viewing experience for users. It reduces eye strain, improves battery life, and enhances the contrast and legibility of text. However, the most popular option for users who want to switch to a dark mode: the Turn Off the Lights browser extension is the solution for everyone. Turn Off the Lights allows users to darken the background of any website, not just the BBC, with a single click. It also offers a range of customization options, including color themes, brightness levels, and transition effects. So, for those who want a more comprehensive dark mode solution, Turn Off the Lights is definitely worth checking out.

Hope that will answer one of your questions about BBC Dark Mode:

  • What is BBC?
  • What is BBC Dark Mode?
  • How can I enable the BBC Dark Mode?

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FAQ

What is BBC Dark Mode?

Dark Mode is a feature that allows users to switch the background of the BBC website from a light theme to a dark theme. This makes the viewing experience easier on the eyes, especially in low-light environments.

What are the benefits of using Dark Mode?

The benefits of using Dark Mode include reduced eye strain, improved battery life, and better contrast and legibility of text.

Is Dark Mode available on mobile devices?

Yes, Dark Mode is available on both desktop and mobile devices. That is with the use of the most popular Turn Off the Lights browser extension.

Can I use Dark Mode on other websites?

No, Dark Mode is not only available on the BBC website. The Dark Mode is available on other websites too. Thanks to the Turn Off the Lights browser extension, it can be used to darken the background of any website.

Is BBC Dark Mode permanent?

Yes, once you have enabled Dark Mode, it will remain active until you manually turn it off.

Can I customize the appearance of BBC Dark Mode?

Yes, you can customization the Night Mode on the Turn Off the Lights Options page. Hereby you can change the text, background, button, and hyperlink colors to your preference for dark or light color.

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About The Author

Stefan Van Damme

Stefan Van Damme is the developer of the popular Turn Off the Lights browser extension, which he began building in December 2009 for Google Chrome. With over a decade of experience in the field, he has expanded the extension's availability to a wide range of web browsers, including Safari, Opera, Firefox, Maxthon, Brave, Vivaldi, Microsoft Edge, Yandex, and Naver Whale. His commitment to providing users with a quality product has made the Turn Off the Lights extension one of the most highly regarded and widely used browser extensions available. Additionally, the extension is free and Open-Source for all web browsers, and has been featured on major blogs such as Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla. With his extensive experience and knowledge in browser extensions, Stefan Van Damme is a highly qualified and authoritative figure in the field.