May 21, 2019 10:20:47 PM by Lukman B
We need a dark theme for upwork it's so bright at night 😄 😄
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Jun 7, 2024 03:36:23 AM Edited Jun 13, 2024 04:06:43 AM by Luiggi R
Hi All,
We would like to let you know that Dark Mode is now available on the Upwork platform. You can change to Dark Mode by following the selecting profile and the top right corner > Theme > Dark Mode.
Below is a screenshot for reference.
Feel free to visit this article for more information. We encourage you to try it and share your feedback on this thread.
Jan 7, 2023 05:14:24 AM Edited Jan 7, 2023 05:16:50 AM by Patrick S
There seems to be a number of topics on the lack of a dark theme for Upwork, some of the threads going back years. There are moderators stating that it's been 'mentioned' to 'someone' . . . yet nothing ever happens. I do my best work in the middle of the night but looking at Upwork is intolerable. . .
I don't want to use browser hacks or addons. Every website or app that caters to the IT crowd has a dark theme, ALL of them, it's a no-brainer to offer a dark theme option for IT professionals. . . Yet Upwork can't even provide this most basic, trival option.
Why, I wonder?
Jan 9, 2023 08:00:58 AM by Ashish R
Quite simply it is because it doesn't matter to upwork's revenue. They don't earn from it or goodwill. All they want is hard cash.
Jan 9, 2023 10:18:08 AM by Jonathan L
They've implemented significant changes to the UI in the past 6 months, on more than one occasion. So UI development is definitely part of their expenditures
Feb 17, 2023 02:25:15 AM by Serhii P
This is my first theme and I want it to be as useful as possible. I would like to see an Upwork theme with a dark mode in the site functionality since I often work on the site at night. My eyes quickly get tired of the white background of the site when reading, and because of this, my productivity drops.
This problem needs to be addressed; the topic is not new and has been relevant before, popping up in 2019. I found it and want to update it to share and save search time for aspiring freelancers with this information.
You can use an extension, like this for Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dark-reader/eimadpbcbfnmbkopoojfekhnkhdbieeh
Have a great day freelancers, peace be with your home.
Feb 23, 2023 01:03:40 AM by Ibrahim A
I thought I'm the only one that wanted this. Upwork should just make the color match the user's device settings.
Mar 7, 2023 11:12:11 PM by Md Torikul Islam L
Absolutely agree! Upwork's bright theme can be quite harsh on the eyes, especially during late night work sessions. Here are a few points to consider:
Dark themes are known to reduce eye strain and make it easier to work in low-light conditions. Upwork should definitely consider introducing a dark mode to improve user experience.
Many other popular platforms, including social media apps, video streaming services, and messaging platforms, have already introduced dark themes. Upwork could be seen as lagging behind the trend.
The option to switch between light and dark themes can be a simple yet powerful feature that appeals to a wide range of users. Users who prefer a brighter theme can continue to use it, while those who prefer a darker interface can switch to it seamlessly.
Overall, adding a dark theme to Upwork could be a great way to enhance the platform's usability and appeal to a wider user base.
Mar 8, 2023 11:59:51 AM Edited Mar 8, 2023 12:09:36 PM by Aliaksandr H
Optional dark theme is actually a competitive advantage. For instance I have switched from one online git service to another just because the latter had perfect dark theme support and the first one ignored all user requests to implement a dark theme. And I also often read comments from users of other services who report that they switched to a competitor just because of the lack of a dark theme.
Jun 1, 2023 10:00:13 AM by JEFREY L
Hi Upwork
Can I request a feature for the app and desktop, a dark mode option? Thank you
May 9, 2023 01:51:16 PM by Abdul R
Is there any option to make a dark interface on Upwork? If yes then please tell me. And if there is no option then told me the process of how and where I send a request to Upwork authority to provide such kinds of options on Upwork in the near future.
Jun 1, 2023 08:39:47 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Abdul,
I'm afraid that we currently do not have such an option, but I'll surely share your feedback with the relevant team for consideration.
One workaround you could try, in case you haven't already, is that if you use Google Chrome as your browser, you can force enable dark mode for every website. You can do this by typing "chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark" into an URL address bar. Be mindful this is an experimental feature available in Chrome so it may not work as nicely as having a native option within the website you're visiting.
Jun 16, 2023 08:34:28 AM by Qasim K
Why upwork doesn't have dark mode, i usually work on dark mode, liteerally everything has dark mode on my computer but if i shift to upwork it hurt's my eyes
Is there a way upwork could include light mode
Jan 8, 2024 10:31:04 PM by Aiescer I
It's 2024. All major sites has a dark mode. Of all the visual changes that has been done, why upwork is so slow implementing this? Does it look unproffesional? Is it code breaking? Technically challenging? Lack of Resource? Does upwork take care of their freelancer's eyes? There is no excuse. I'm aware of a workaround, I want something official.
Freelancers work all time of the day, including midnights, we don't want to be blinded by the default theme.
Jan 8, 2024 11:02:15 PM by Annie Jane B
Hi Aiescer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'll make sure this gets to the relevant team so they can consider this feature. For now, I have merged your post to a thread where Viacheslav shared some tips on how he was able to switch to dark mode on his browser.
Jan 30, 2024 02:35:55 PM by Nathaniel M
It's 2024 now, and most of the tech apps are now implementing a dark mode. Is this happening anytime soon?
Mar 27, 2024 07:27:47 AM by Arkoprova T
Hey everyone! Let's cast our votes for the dark mood theme on Upwork. It's sleek, easy on the eyes, and adds a touch of sophistication to our workspace. Your support matters, so let's make it happen! :new_moon:
Mar 28, 2024 04:12:56 PM by Matt R
Hey Folks,
I started noticing an annoying bug on the site that I'd appreciate if you could fix.
First Appearance: 2-3 Months ago
OS/Browser: Windows 11/Edge/Chrome/Dark Reader*
*Although if I had to guess, I'd say there was a recent update to the site's CSS code and a style got misassigned or oversimplified, and therefore the problem would be independent of the OS and browser.
Frequency: Constant
Reproducing Problem Behavior:
Expected Behavior:
Thanks in advance.
Cheers!
Apr 1, 2024 05:46:57 PM Edited Apr 1, 2024 05:48:15 PM by Neetish R
Lately I am working with multiple clients and its getting very difficult to convert these long discussions to paying contracts. therefore pulling long hours daily on upwork chat and in general.
I was hoping if there was a way to enable dark mode in Upwork UI.
My eyes would bless you for your help in this.
thanking for recommendations in advance.
Jun 7, 2024 03:36:23 AM Edited Jun 13, 2024 04:06:43 AM by Luiggi R
Hi All,
We would like to let you know that Dark Mode is now available on the Upwork platform. You can change to Dark Mode by following the selecting profile and the top right corner > Theme > Dark Mode.
Below is a screenshot for reference.
Feel free to visit this article for more information. We encourage you to try it and share your feedback on this thread.
Jun 20, 2024 01:06:34 PM by Pavla H
I'm sorry to break it to you but white on pitch black is as bad as no dark theme, it is not easy on the eyes but quite the opposite. Extension it is...