New ChatGPT dark theme is too black on desktop
OpenAI Developer Community
May 10, 2026
Agreed - it’s the same reason I don’t use X - the white on black text really messes with my eyes, after half an hour of reading (sometimes less) I have to go take a nap, all I see are lines.
This is a well known issue with high contrast text, and only a NEWB UI “expert” would think it was a good idea.
If they want to add a “poke your eyeballs with a fork” dark mode theme then go for it. But don’t take away the one that has been working fine for so long.
EDIT: Until they change it back I will not be using ChatGPT - Claude still has a UI made by experts in the field. Even DeepSeek’s UI is better. Which is a pity, ChatGPT was my favorite.
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