diff --git a/src/includes/writing/discussion.njk b/src/includes/writing/discussion.njk
index aa63009c..d6eb3482 100644
--- a/src/includes/writing/discussion.njk
+++ b/src/includes/writing/discussion.njk
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
         data-reactions-enabled="1"
         data-emit-metadata="0"
         data-input-position="top"
-        data-theme="light"
+        data-theme="preferred_color_scheme"
         data-lang="en"
         data-loading="lazy"
         crossorigin="anonymous"