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The dark theme is horrifying to look at and whoever designed it seems to be trying to provoke people #16310

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opened 2026-02-22 03:00:13 -05:00 by deekerman · 12 comments

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2026-02-22 03:00:13 -05:00

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Originally created by @a84r7a3rga76fg on GitHub (Nov 3, 2024).

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White on bright cyan background? Dark purple on dark colored backgrounds? Dark green on dark colored backgrounds?

Easy access to countless of appreciated contrast themes out there to choose from and you ignored them all. Why's that?

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Originally created by @a84r7a3rga76fg on GitHub (Nov 3, 2024). ### Suggestion White on bright cyan background? Dark purple on dark colored backgrounds? Dark green on dark colored backgrounds? Easy access to countless of appreciated contrast themes out there to choose from and you ignored them all. Why's that? ### Use case _No response_ ### Extra info/examples/attachments _No response_

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deekerman commented

2026-02-22 03:00:20 -05:00

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@sledgehammer999 commented on GitHub (Nov 3, 2024):

Do you mean the regular GUI or the WebUI?

If on GUI: Either change the dark theme you're using (if 3rd party) or go to Tools->Options...->Behavior->Customize UI Theme... and change colors to something that satisfies you.

If on WebUI: Nothing I can propose now. Next release will allow you to actively choose dark/light variant. Or you can now choose a 3rd party webui.

@sledgehammer999 commented on GitHub (Nov 3, 2024): Do you mean the regular GUI or the WebUI? If on GUI: Either change the dark theme you're using (if 3rd party) or go to `Tools`->`Options...`->`Behavior`->`Customize UI Theme...` and change colors to something that satisfies you. If on WebUI: Nothing I can propose now. Next release will allow you to actively choose dark/light variant. Or you can now choose a 3rd party webui.

deekerman commented

2026-02-22 03:00:22 -05:00

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@a84r7a3rga76fg commented on GitHub (Nov 3, 2024):

Why don't you implement a proper default theme instead of making excuses? Also, Customize UI Theme doesn't even work. No option for changing the color of the highlights, text and so on.

Is what's happening in the video intentional?

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/550703a2-6d64-4c3c-8d79-530e3b95a7bb

@a84r7a3rga76fg commented on GitHub (Nov 3, 2024): Why don't you implement a proper default theme instead of making excuses? Also, Customize UI Theme doesn't even work. No option for changing the color of the highlights, text and so on. Is what's happening in the video intentional? https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/550703a2-6d64-4c3c-8d79-530e3b95a7bb

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2026-02-22 03:00:22 -05:00

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@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (Nov 3, 2024):

No option for changing the color of the highlights

That's a side-effect of Qt's implementation, see #21616 & yes this needs to be considered/handled.

Also, Customize UI Theme doesn't even work.

Double-click the color you want to change to be presented with a color palette or right-click & select Edit.

@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (Nov 3, 2024): >No option for changing the color of the highlights That's a side-effect of Qt's implementation, see #21616 & yes this needs to be considered/handled. >Also, Customize UI Theme doesn't even work. Double-click the color you want to change to be presented with a color palette or right-click & select `Edit`.

deekerman commented

2026-02-22 03:00:22 -05:00

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@nac6 commented on GitHub (Nov 4, 2024):

Cant wait for a supported way to switch back to light mode. This dark mode is almost unreadable for me.

@nac6 commented on GitHub (Nov 4, 2024): Cant wait for a supported way to switch back to light mode. This dark mode is almost unreadable for me.

deekerman commented

2026-02-22 03:00:22 -05:00

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@Amoutsukasa commented on GitHub (Nov 17, 2024):

Please add default mode(being white) under Style selection.
It's great that there is options but the Dark mode is just bad. I get that there is a customized button but it's not something I want to focus on each time I update the client.

@Amoutsukasa commented on GitHub (Nov 17, 2024): Please add default mode(being white) under Style selection. It's great that there is options but the Dark mode is just bad. I get that there is a customized button but it's not something I want to focus on each time I update the client.

deekerman commented

2026-02-22 03:00:23 -05:00

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@GregariousJB commented on GitHub (Nov 18, 2024):

I turned off the custom theme I've been using for a while... is this what it's supposed to look like by default with a dark Windows theme or do I need to reset a style.xml file somewhere?

EDIT: Oh, I have "Use alternating row colors" enabled, also. Turning that off is marginally better.

@GregariousJB commented on GitHub (Nov 18, 2024): I turned off the custom theme I've been using for a while... is this what it's supposed to look like by default with a dark Windows theme or do I need to reset a style.xml file somewhere? ![theme](https://i.imgur.com/GVbKR8p.png) EDIT: Oh, I have "Use alternating row colors" enabled, also. Turning that off is marginally better.

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2026-02-22 03:00:23 -05:00

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@Amoutsukasa commented on GitHub (Nov 18, 2024):

I turned off the custom theme I've been using for a while... is this what it's supposed to look it by default or do I need to reset a style.xml file somewhere?

They made it so that it matches what your windows theme is. It was white by default.

@Amoutsukasa commented on GitHub (Nov 18, 2024): > I turned off the custom theme I've been using for a while... is this what it's supposed to look it by default or do I need to reset a style.xml file somewhere? > > ![theme](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/cbcbb0079b0a63d808281e0a9dc18c80ed794bc35581e4a59cfe4d211b7a74bc/68747470733a2f2f692e696d6775722e636f6d2f4756624b5238702e706e67) They made it so that it matches what your windows theme is. It was white by default.

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2026-02-22 03:00:23 -05:00

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@andy013 commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2025):

Cant wait for a supported way to switch back to light mode. This dark mode is almost unreadable for me.

You can edit qt.conf and add this line to get light mode back WindowsArguments = darkmode=0. I can't see any setting in the client to achieve the same result. Ideally it would just be a checkbox in the settings and it should be saved between updates.

@andy013 commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2025): > Cant wait for a supported way to switch back to light mode. This dark mode is almost unreadable for me. You can edit `qt.conf` and add this line to get light mode back `WindowsArguments = darkmode=0`. I can't see any setting in the client to achieve the same result. Ideally it would just be a checkbox in the settings and it should be saved between updates.

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@qBittUser commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2025):

@andy013

You did try installing v5.1.0 and looked at built-in options?

@qBittUser commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2025): @andy013 You did try installing v5.1.0 and looked at built-in options?

deekerman commented

2026-02-22 03:00:23 -05:00

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@andy013 commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2025):

No. I will wait for the release version. If this option is added in the beta that's great.

[EDIT] I tried v5.1.0 and it works great. Thank you to whoever implemented this feature!

@andy013 commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2025): No. I will wait for the release version. If this option is added in the beta that's great. [EDIT] I tried v5.1.0 and it works great. Thank you to whoever implemented this feature!

deekerman commented

2026-02-22 03:00:23 -05:00

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@luzpaz commented on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025):

@andy013 what's left to do here ?

@luzpaz commented on GitHub (Apr 4, 2025): @andy013 what's left to do here ?

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@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (May 25, 2025):

ANNOUNCEMENT!

For anybody coming across this "Feature Request" & would like/love to see a potential implementation in the future!
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Please feel free (If you have the "skillset") to create a "Pull Request" implementing what's being requested in this ticket.
(new/existing contributors/developers are always welcome)

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Provide constructive feedback.
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Add a "Bump", "me too", "2nd/3rd" etc. or "criticizing" comment(s).
(These will be disregarded/hidden as "spam/abuse/off-topic" etc. as they don't provide anything constructive.)

@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (May 25, 2025): ## ANNOUNCEMENT! For anybody coming across this **_"Feature Request"_** & would like/love to see a potential implementation in the future! **Here are some options available to you:** 1. Please select/click the 👍 **&/or** ❤ `reactions` in the original/opening post of this ticket. 2. Please feel free _(If you have the "skillset")_ to create a **_"Pull Request"_** implementing what's being requested in this ticket. **_(new/existing contributors/developers are always welcome)_** ____ **DO:** * Provide constructive feedback. * Display how other projects implemented same/similar etc. **DO NOT:** * Add a "Bump", "me too", "2nd/3rd" etc. or "criticizing" comment(s). **(These will be disregarded/hidden as "spam/abuse/off-topic" etc. as they don't provide anything constructive.)**