diff --git a/config/_default/params.toml b/config/_default/params.toml
index c152e9d..1ae4585 100644
--- a/config/_default/params.toml
+++ b/config/_default/params.toml
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@
 # https://blowfish.page/docs/configuration/#theme-parameters
 
 colorScheme = "one-light"
-defaultAppearance = "light" # valid options: light or dark
-autoSwitchAppearance = true
+defaultAppearance = "dark" # valid options: light or dark
+autoSwitchAppearance = false
 
 enableA11y = false
 enableSearch = true