Dark mode support in SharePoint Admin Center

Dark mode support is coming to the SharePoint admin center, allowing admins to switch between light and dark themes starting mid-February 2026. This optional feature improves visual comfort without affecting settings or end users, requiring no preparation or compliance changes.

[Introduction]

To align with accessibility preferences and improve visual comfort for administrators, dark mode support is now coming to the SharePoint admin center. This update brings a consistent dark-themed experience similar to other Microsoft 365 admin portals.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 552593.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout begins mid-February 2026 and is expected to complete by late February 2026.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

SharePoint administrators who use the SharePoint admin center.

What will happen:

• A new dark mode option will become available in the SharePoint admin center.



• Admins can switch between light and dark themes at any time.



• This is an optional experience; the default theme remains unchanged.
• No settings or controls are removed, and there is no impact to SharePoint end users.

[What you can do to prepare:]

No preparation is required. 

How to enable dark mode in the SharePoint admin center:

• Open the SharePoint admin center from the Microsoft 365 admin portal.
• Select the Dark Mode switch located on the top right.

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.