Background
To prepare for our initial roll out we want Minerva's theme to default to "day mode" rather than automatic.
User story
- As a reader, I want to get the standard theme by default, so that I am not upset by unexpected changes to my appearance.
Requirement
In the Wikipedia Minerva skin, ensure the standard theme, Day Mode, is set as the default for all users to prevent unexpected appearance changes and maintain a consistent reading experience.
BDD Scenario
Feature: Set Day Mode as Default in Minerva Skin
Scenario: Ensuring Day Mode is the default theme
Given a user accesses Wikipedia with the Minerva skin
When the user has not previously selected a theme
Then Day Mode should be the active theme by defaultTest Steps
- Access Wikipedia with the Minerva skin without any prior theme selection.
- Verify that Day Mode is the active theme.
Design
N/A
Acceptance criteria
- When I go to an article I get day mode by default.
Sign off
- Create a ticket for making the default different per wiki
QA Results - Beta
| AC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ✅ | T358811#9616533 |
QA Results - Prod
| AC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ✅ | T358811#9616534 |



