How to Enable Dark Mode in Ubuntu

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How you can enable dark mode in Ubuntu for a more comfortable visual experience:

Steps to Enable Dark Mode in Ubuntu (20.04 and Later)

Step 1: Open Settings

  1. Launch Settings:
  • Click on the system menu in the top-right corner of your desktop.
  • Select Settings from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Adjust Appearance

  1. Navigate to the Appearance Section:
  • In the Settings window, click on Appearance from the left sidebar.
  1. Select Dark Mode:
  • In the Windows Colors section, you will see options like Light, Standard, and Dark.
  • Choose Dark to enable dark mode. Your interface will switch to a darker theme immediately, including apps like Settings and the File Manager.

Step 3: Apply Dark Mode to All Areas (Optional)

If you want dark mode to apply universally, including to pop-ups, menus, and notifications:

  1. Install GNOME Shell Extensions:
    Open your terminal and run:
   sudo apt install gnome-shell-extensions
  1. Install GNOME Tweaks:
    Install the GNOME Tweaks tool:
   sudo apt install gnome-tweaks
  1. Launch GNOME Tweaks:
    Open GNOME Tweaks from your applications menu.
  2. Apply Full Dark Theme:
  • In GNOME Tweaks, go to the Appearance tab.
  • Under Shell, choose Yaru Dark (or any dark theme) to apply dark mode to your entire desktop interface, including context menus and shell elements.

Conclusion

Following these steps will enable dark mode across most parts of your Ubuntu system, enhancing comfort for prolonged screen use and reducing eye strain. If some applications do not switch to dark mode, ensure that they support the dark theme, or explore additional extensions.

For more customization, you can also explore third-party themes and extensions for Ubuntu.