You can change the theme of Google Maps on your mobile device. Dark theme makes your screen easier to read and help to reduce battery use.
Tip: There are separate settings for dark theme when you explore and navigate in Google Maps.Turn on dark mode
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app
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- Tap your profile picture or initial
Settings
- Select one of the following options:
- On: Dark mode is always turned on in Maps, regardless of system settings.
- Off: Dark mode is always turned off in Maps, regardless of system settings.
- Same as device setting: Follow iOS system appearance setting.
Turn on dark theme while you navigate
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app
- Tap your profile picture or initial
- Scroll to “Map display.”
- Under Color scheme, tap:
- On: To turn on dark mode in Maps, regardless of system settings.
- Off: To turn off dark mode in Maps, regardless of system settings.
- Same as device setting: To follow the theme selected in the iOS system appearance setting.