Dark mode transforms Fellow's interface from light backgrounds to darker tones, reducing eye strain in low-light environments and potentially extending battery life on laptops and mobile devices. You can manually select dark mode, keep Fellow in light mode, or set it to match your computer's system settings for seamless switching throughout the day.
Dark mode is available on all Fellow plans including Free.
Why Use Dark Mode
Dark mode offers several benefits depending on your work environment and preferences:
Reduce eye strain: Darker backgrounds are easier on your eyes in low-light settings or during long work sessions
Save battery life: Dark pixels use less power on OLED and AMOLED screens, extending laptop and mobile battery life
Match your system: Use System Default to keep Fellow consistent with your other applications
Personal preference: Some people simply prefer the aesthetic of dark interfaces
Theme Options Explained
Fellow offers three interface theme options to match your preferences:
System Default
Fellow automatically matches your computer's theme setting
If your system is set to Auto, Fellow switches between light and dark based on time of day
Best for users who want consistency across all applications
Light Theme
Traditional light backgrounds with dark text
Best for bright environments or if you prefer high contrast
Dark Theme
Dark backgrounds with light text
Best for low-light environments or extended screen time
How to Enable Dark Mode
Click on your profile icon in the bottom left corner of Fellow
Select User Settings from the menu
In User Settings, click on Preferences in the left sidebar
Scroll to the Appearance section
Under Interface theme, you'll see three options:
System Default - Matches your computer's theme settings
Light Theme - Always uses light mode
Dark Theme - Always uses dark mode
Click your preferred option and Fellow immediately updates to reflect your selection. The interface theme changes instantly without requiring a refresh.
You can change your theme setting at any time by returning to User Settings > Preferences > Appearance.
Troubleshooting
Dark mode not applying
Possible causes:
Browser cache is preventing the theme from updating
You selected System Default but your system theme isn't set correctly
Solutions:
Try selecting Dark Theme directly instead of System Default
Refresh your browser page (Cmd/Ctrl + R)
Clear your browser cache and reload Fellow
Check your computer's system theme settings if using System Default
Dark mode keeps switching automatically
Cause: You have System Default selected and your computer is set to Auto mode, which switches themes based on time of day.
Solution: If you prefer consistent dark mode, select Dark Theme instead of System Default.
Some elements still appear in light mode
Cause: Embedded content or certain UI elements may not fully support dark mode.
Solution: This is expected behavior for some embedded media. Most Fellow interface elements support dark mode, but third-party embedded content maintains its original appearance.
Theme looks different on mobile vs desktop
Cause: Mobile and desktop apps may have separate theme settings.
Solution: Check theme preferences in each platform's settings:
Desktop/Web: User Settings > Preferences > Appearance
Mobile: App settings within the Fellow mobile app