The best dark themes for Windows 10

Windows 10 now has its own dark theme, but you might as well try the following custom dark themes built for them.

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The benefits of dark subjects are easy to understand. Less eye strain, easier text reading and more visuals are fashionable, aren't they?

After a few years of waiting, Windows 10 now offers a built-in dark theme feature. You will also find a lot of dark third-party themes, so many that one will definitely suit your taste.

Below are some of the best dark themes in Windows 10 that you can download and install for free.

How to change the theme of Windows 10
The Windows Personalization options allow you to change the , the screen , the , Their and the appearance of the cursor. You can access Personalization from the desktop or go to Windows 10 settings.

First, right-click on your desktop and select Personalization> Themes, or go to Start> Settings> Personalization> Themes.

You can select one of the built-in Windows themes or click on "Get more themes in the Microsoft Store" to see more.

1. Dark theme of Windows 10
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With the 2017 Anniversary Update, Microsoft introduced a dark Windows 10 theme for the entire system, which in the past was only available if you "teased" the registry.

If you are using the latest version of Windows 10, go to Settings (Windows key + I)> Personalization> Colors, scroll down and set the default application mode in Dark.

The theme will change Windows system applications and Microsoft Store applications. You will need to change the other third-party applications as appropriate.

2. GrayEve
greyeve theme windows 10

The GreyEve theme is available for download from DeviantArt. It's one of the best free Windows 10 themes worth trying.

Unlike some of the other topics in this list, it can be installed without the use of third-party tools or system file editing, making it ideal for users who want a simple and hassle-free option.

The developer warns that it was forced to make it a high-contrast theme due to Microsoft's limited dark theme options. You need to check if it suits your needs or not.

To start using it, download the file and place it in [USERNAME] AppData \ Local \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Themes.

3. Penumbra 10
penumbra windows 10

Before proceeding, note that this is a Windows 10 only issue. If you are reading this article trying to find dark themes for Windows 7 or 8, this will not work on your machine.

It is designed to use neutral dark colors, so there will be no visible contrasts or unpleasant colors anywhere on your screen.

The installation process is more complicated than the previous options. Before installing anything, make sure you have downloaded these three basic tools:

1. UltraUXThemePatcher
2. OldNewExplorer to remove the window ribbon.
3. The issue itself

To install the theme, first install the Open Sans (included in theme download). Then install UXThemePatcher and finally OldNewExplorer.

Then move the contents of the theme's Visual Style folder to C: \ Windows \ Resources \ Themes. Now is the time to restart your computer.

Finally, select the theme in the Settings application as described above.

You can further customize this theme by changing the color and opacity of the taskbar. The tool is available for download on the DeviantArt page of the theme.

4. Nocturnal W10
nocturnal w10

Once again, this is a Windows 10 theme only. Despite sharing the same name with Windows 8, it will not work on older versions of the operating system.

This is undoubtedly the most complex issue in the installation. You will need three third-party applications before installing the main theme. These are:

1. OldNewExplorer
2. Classic Shell
3. UXThemePatcher

To use the dark theme, install Blank.TFF, and then run Blank.REG.

Then copy the theme folder directly to C: \ Windows \ Resources \ Themes. When you are ready, fix your system using UXThemePatcher.

Finally, go back to Settings> Personalization> Themes and select the theme from the list.

5. Ades Theme
ades theme for windows 10

Instead of focusing on bright black, Ades Theme uses different shades of gray and introduces some color.

Although it still requires a third-party tool, it is easier to install both Nocturnal and Penumbra. You only need UXThemePatcher, but otherwise you can download the file and put it directly in C: \ Windows \ Resources \ Themes.

6. Hover Dark Aero
hover dark aero theme windows 10

Hover Dark Aero uses translucent black and gray windows to create a sleek and visually impressive user interface. If you want to recreate the look you see in the image above, you will also need to download the relevant creator package. The icon pack is included in the theme download files.

There are six different versions of the theme to choose from - each has a slightly different feel.

For the theme to work, you need to make sure you have the above installed UXThemePatcher.

7. Nost Metro
nost metro windows 10

Nost Metro is another dark Windows 10 theme that we really like. The theme itself is two in one. There is both a dark theme and a light (light) theme for Windows 10 in the same download package, and you can choose which one you want to run on your system.

You will also receive a Firefox theme and two icon packs (one dark and one light).

As with many other downloads in this list, you need to run it UXThemePatcher before the theme runs on Windows.

8. Hastpy
haspy theme windows 10

The next visual style of Windows 10 that we will recommend is Hastpy. The developer behind the theme is Cleodesktop, the same person in charge of Hover Dark Aero and the similarities are obvious. Both themes use the same icon packs.

Unlike the Hover Dark Aero, the Hastpy does not have a translucent ribbon. Instead, apply a light gray color to give contrast. Once again, six different versions of the theme are available.

To install Hastpy on your system, you must run it UXThemePatcher. Move all files to the download folder% windir% / Resources / Themes to get started and run.

9. Ubuntu Dark Theme
ubuntu dark theme

If you are also a Linux user who wants to make some sense of Ubuntu in Windows, take a look at the Ubuntu Dark Theme option.

Uses the popular Linux distribution as inspiration, with shades of orange and plenty of flat iconography. The theme is completely ad-free.

The theme is fully customizable so you can modify it to suit your needs. Just make sure you use UxThemePatcher before starting the installation process.

10. After Dark Cyan
after dark cyan theme

The last dark Windows theme we recommend is After Dark Cyan.

Unlike some of the other "dark" themes on our list, this one is really completely dark, there are no accent colors or shades of gray. the subject is as black as night !.

All parts of the Windows 10 system will get a dark look, so you will not experience any bright screens that may cause unexpected pain in your eyes.

Warning before applying Windows themes
Some of these issues make significant changes to your system files. Therefore, always create a system restore point, as well as backups of your work, before attempting to install them.

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