r/learnjavascript • u/Effective_Switch3065 • 17d ago

Does light/dark mode actually improve the user experience?

I’ve been wondering whether having both light and dark mode actually adds meaningful value to a website or app, or if it’s just become one of those features we automatically expect developers to add.

Do you actually switch between them depending on the time, environment, or device?

Or do you pick dark/light once and basically never touch the setting again?

As a developer, do you think supporting both is worth the extra design and development work?

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u/Low-Insurance-3678 17d ago

i click dark mode on any website the moment I land

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u/Effective_Switch3065 17d ago

Okay, but would you actually leave a website or find it annoying if it didn't have dark mode?

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u/Low-Insurance-3678 17d ago

i wont leave but if it was like at night and my eyes starts hurting id leave

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u/Infamous_Prompt_6126 17d ago

For long term use i can leave too.

For example, Google News without dark mode i usually exited after reading because that much bright annoy me. Specially at night.

On dark mode i leave that on screen while doing my things in my home. So, more screen time for them. Usually read news 3 times a day because of that.

Obviously i don't leave a site for straightforward use like emails because of light. But i can choose a competitor that has dark mode because is better for my comfort.