how many people use dark mode
Dark Mode Usage: Unveiling the Numbers
In the digital age, user interface (UI) preferences significantly influence how people interact with their devices.
One such preference is the use of ‘Dark Mode,’ a feature that alters the color scheme of applications and operating systems to darker tones.
How Many People Use Dark Mode
The number of smartphone mobile network subscriptions worldwide reached almost 6.4 billion in 2022, 7.3 in 2003 and is expected to rise to 7.41 in 2024.
Using this figure, we can calculate the approximate number of users who use Dark Mode based on the percentages you provided.
Overall Dark Mode Usage:
Percentage of users who use Dark Mode: 88.6%
Calculation: 88.6% of 6.4 billion = 5.6704 billion users
Designers Preferring Dark Mode:
Assuming this refers to the same general population (as specific data on the number of designers globally is not readily available):
Percentage of designers who prefer Dark Mode: 58.7%
Dark Mode Usage on Phones:
Percentage of people who use Dark Mode on their phones: 81.9%
Calculation: 81.9% of 6.4 billion = 5.2416 billion users
Dark Mode Usage on Operating Systems:
Smart Phone Users China V Germany
Here is an interesting fact. To give you some scope and Idea of just how large and how many more Smart Phones China has compared to other countries and the rest of the world, Here is a staggering comparison
Using Germany as an example, whose population is around 83 Million
China leads in the number of smartphone users, while Germany has the highest per capita usage.
College graduates are more likely to own smartphones.
Android dominates as the most used mobile operating system worldwide.
Dark Mode Usage on Operating Systems:
Percentage of people who use Dark Mode on their operating system: 82.7%
Calculation: 82.7% of 6.4 billion = 5.2928 billion users
The Rise of Dark Mode
Dark Mode’s popularity has surged in recent years, thanks to its perceived benefits in reducing eye strain, saving battery life, and offering a visually appealing alternative to the traditional bright, white interfaces.
User Adoption Rates
To understand how widespread Dark Mode usage is, we analyzed data from various platforms and user surveys.
IoT (Internet of Things) connections to the total number of smartphone users worldwide, IoT connections have surged to over 10.47 billion globally.
User Experience and Satisfaction
User satisfaction surveys indicate a positive reception of Dark Mode.
Reasons for Using Dark Mode:
Our analysis reveals interesting trends in the demographics of Dark Mode users.
The majority of users who use Dark Mode stated it was easier on their eyes. Others found it elegant and beautiful, and some mentioned reduced battery consumption on AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) screens.
Sources:
- Statista
- Newzoo
- OuterBoxDesign
- Quartz
- PewResearch
- Ericsson
- The Radicati Group
- IDC
- StatCounter
- Exploding Topics Pro
- Mobile App Development Trends