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Google Chrome Themes: How to Change Them

Personalize your Chrome browser with a new theme

By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 18, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft

What to Know

Add a theme: Select the three-dot icon, then choose Settings > Themes. Preview a theme, then select Add to Chrome to confirm.Remove a theme: Select the three-dot icon, then choose Settings > Reset to Default. The classic theme will be restored.Note: The mobile version of Chrome is limited when it comes to themes. Still, you can switch between light and dark themes. Google Chrome themes modify the look and feel of your browser, altering the appearance of everything from the scrollbar to the background color of the tabs. Here's how to change the Chrome theme using the desktop version of Google Chrome on all operating systems, as well as on the Chrome mobile app for Android and iOS. How to get Chrome Dark Mode on any device

How to Change Themes in Chrome

You can browse for themes and install them directly from the online Chrome Web Store: Select the three dots button in the top-right corner of Chrome and choose Settings from the drop-down menu. Select Themes under Appearance to open the Chrome Web Store. Preview a theme by selecting the thumbnail, then select Add to Chrome when you find one you like. Chrome will install the theme automatically, and your prior theme will be removed. Chrome does not store your themes, so when you change Chrome themes, the old one is no longer accessible and must be reloaded from the Chrome Web Store.

How to Remove Themes in Chrome

You can uninstall a theme from Chrome if you no longer wish to use it and want to go back to the default: Select the three dots button in the top-right corner of Chrome and choose Settings from the drop-down menu. Select Reset to Default under Appearance. The classic Google Chrome theme will be restored. You can even make your own Google Themes and share them with others through the Chrome Web Store.

Changing Chrome' s Color Scheme

The themes control Chrome's appearance. You cannot independently modify colors apart from a theme package. The only way to change Google Chrome's background colors is to change the theme. Some operating systems override Chrome's behavior, setting specific colors for various user-interface elements. For example, Windows supports an accent color, and different Linux desktop managers customize every element of a typical window.

How to Change Themes in the Chrome Mobile App

The mobile version of Chrome doesn't have as many options as the desktop version, but you can switch between light and dark themes. Chrome will automatically switch to the dark theme when you turn on Android Dark mode or dark mode for iPhones and iPads. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change Theme Colors in Google Slides Opera vs. Google Chrome How to Change Google Backgrounds How to Change Themes in Firefox How to Use Google Docs Dark Mode What Is the Google Chrome Browser? How to Create Google Chrome Themes How to Import Bookmarks to Google Chrome How to Turn on Dark Mode in Google Chrome How to Change a Login Picture on Mac How to Install a WordPress Theme How to Activate Full-Screen Mode in Google Chrome Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome How to Change Your Gmail Theme How to Change the Color of Text Bubbles on Android How to Change the Color of Your Apps on Android Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies