diff --git a/static/js/custom.js b/static/js/custom.js
index a133157..e879bee 100644
--- a/static/js/custom.js
+++ b/static/js/custom.js
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ const body = document.body;
 
 // Apply saved theme on load
 document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
-    const savedTheme = localStorage.getItem('theme') || 'dark'; // Default is dark mode
+    const savedTheme = localStorage.getItem('theme') || 'light'; // Default is light mode
 
     if (savedTheme === 'dark') {
         body.classList.add('dark-mode');