diff --git a/php/public/toggle-dark-mode.js b/php/public/toggle-dark-mode.js
index 9fc17193..773a9f18 100644
--- a/php/public/toggle-dark-mode.js
+++ b/php/public/toggle-dark-mode.js
@@ -22,5 +22,5 @@ function applySavedTheme() {
     }
 }
 
-// Immediately apply the saved theme
-applySavedTheme();
+// Apply theme when the page loads
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', applySavedTheme);