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Dark Mode Not Toggling or Persisting

Dark mode toggle doesn't work or resets on page reload. Classes like 'dark:bg-gray-900' don't apply when dark mode is enabled. Theme preference not saved.

Dark mode requires class management on root element and localStorage persistence. Tailwind dark mode has multiple strategy options.

Common Causes

  1. tailwind.config.js darkMode not set to 'class' or 'media'
  2. Dark class not added to html element
  3. Dark mode preference not saved to localStorage
  4. Page doesn't check saved preference on load
  5. CSS specificity issue with dark mode selectors

How to Fix It

Set darkMode strategy in tailwind.config.js:

export default {
  darkMode: 'class'
}

Toggle and persist:

function toggleDarkMode() {
  document.documentElement.classList.toggle('dark');
  localStorage.setItem('theme', 
    document.documentElement.classList.contains('dark') ? 'dark' : 'light'
  );
}

// On load
if (localStorage.getItem('theme') === 'dark') {
  document.documentElement.classList.add('dark');
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are darkMode strategies?

'class' uses dark class on html element, 'media' uses prefers-color-scheme media query. 'class' allows manual toggle.

How do I prevent theme flash?

Run theme check script before HTML renders. Put script in head or use preload to load preference immediately.

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