Adding a dark mode switch to your website is like giving your visitors a cozy pair of sunglasses when the bright rays of a website are too blinding. With just a few lines of code, you can make your site more user-friendly by allowing visitors to toggle between light mode and dark mode. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process step-by-step.
Quick Start
There are several options for getting started with the Dark Mode switch:
- Download the latest release
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/coliff/dark-mode-switch.git - Install with npm:
npm install dark-mode-switch - Install with yarn:
yarn add dark-mode-switch
Usage
To add a dark mode toggle, you’ll need to create a custom switch. Here’s how to set it up in Bootstrap:
Once you’ve created the toggle, edit the dark-mode.css file to suit your site’s design. The CSS included is a basic example.
How It Works
When you toggle the dark mode switch, a little magic happens—specifically, the attribute data-theme="dark" is added to the <body> tag. Think of this as flipping a light switch in a dark room; suddenly, everything looks different! You can then apply CSS styles to target the elements on your page:
css[data-theme="dark"] {
background-color: #111 !important;
color: #eee;
}
Browser Support
This dark mode switch works well with all browsers supported by Bootstrap 4 and Bootstrap 5.
Enabling Dark Mode in Android WebView
If you’re looking to implement this feature in an Android WebView, you’ll need to enable the DOM Storage API:
WebSettings.setDomStorageEnabled(true);
Troubleshooting Tips
If you encounter issues while implementing the dark mode switch, consider the following troubleshooting steps:
- Ensure that the paths to your scripts and stylesheets are correct.
- Check for conflicting CSS styles that might override your dark mode settings.
- Use your browser’s developer tools to inspect the elements and see if the
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Conclusion
And there you have it! With just a few lines of HTML, a sprinkle of JavaScript, and some CSS, you’ve turned your website into a cozy abode for late-night users. Experiment with the dark mode switch and give your visitors the comfort of choosing their view!
Check out the Demo!
Finally, if you’d like to see the dark mode switch in action, visit the Bootstrap 5 Demo page.