# Themes

**URL:** https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/c/themes/14.md

[Latest](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/tags.md)

---

## [Theming changes in UB 22.04 and later](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/theming-changes-in-ub-22-04-and-later/5897)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@fossfreedom](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/fossfreedom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/theming-changes-in-ub-22-04-and-later/5897 "2022-04-28T14:56:58Z")

</div>

Lets try to answer some of the theme issues being raised around various forums. GNOME 42 brings libadwaita and the enforced dark & light styling using just libadwaita colours - i.e. you cannot use your own GTK Theme. An…

---

## [About the Themes category](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/about-the-themes-category/38)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@bashfulrobot](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/bashfulrobot)\
**Replies:** 0

</div>

This is the place where you can come to discuss and get help related to the themes we either produce or include in the welcome application. Have you seen a third-party theme you like? Let us know. If it fits the criteri…

---

## [A cool plugin for creating and closing split-screen window effects – would be even better(tiling shell)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/a-cool-plugin-for-creating-and-closing-split-screen-window-effects-would-be-even-better-tiling-shell/8811)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/a-cool-plugin-for-creating-and-closing-split-screen-window-effects-would-be-even-better-tiling-shell/8811 "2026-09-11T01:20:50Z")

</div>

A cool plugin for creating and closing split-screen window effects – would be even better if it could be implemented in Budgie 26.04. Mac Minimize Animation: Compiz-alike Magic Lamp Effect – A “Magic Lamp” effect th…

---

## [Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 (Wayland) lacks several beautiful themes from the Mojave/WhiteSur series](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ubuntu-budgie-26-04-wayland-lacks-several-beautiful-themes-from-the-mojave-whitesur-series/8730)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/ubuntu-budgie-26-04-wayland-lacks-several-beautiful-themes-from-the-mojave-whitesur-series/8730 "2026-08-09T04:26:40Z")

</div>

Ubuntu Bugui 26.04 (Waland) lacks several beautiful themes from the Mojave/WhiteSur series.

---

## [Modern-labwc: An open-source project that rapidly enhances the Linux desktop by integrating efficient tools like Rofi and Wayland](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/modern-labwc-an-open-source-project-that-rapidly-enhances-the-linux-desktop-by-integrating-efficient-tools-like-rofi-and-wayland/8795)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/modern-labwc-an-open-source-project-that-rapidly-enhances-the-linux-desktop-by-integrating-efficient-tools-like-rofi-and-wayland/8795 "2026-07-26T02:55:43Z")

</div>

I came across the LabWC theme by chance; it should work perfectly with Budgie 26.04 wayland, so I recommend its official integration into Budgie. Features Preconfigured Themes - Preconfigured color schemes for labwc, …

---

## [Where to set cursor size(Budgie 26.04)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/where-to-set-cursor-size-budgie-26-04/8770)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/where-to-set-cursor-size-budgie-26-04/8770 "2026-06-28T12:19:12Z")

</div>

Where to set cursor size?

---

## [How to adjust the icon size and spacing of the mactahoe-gtk-theme(ubuntu budge26.04)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-adjust-the-icon-size-and-spacing-of-the-mactahoe-gtk-theme-ubuntu-budge26-04/8768)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-adjust-the-icon-size-and-spacing-of-the-mactahoe-gtk-theme-ubuntu-budge26-04/8768 "2026-06-24T13:50:55Z")

</div>

ENV: ubuntu budgie 26.04 wayland(labwc) 1.How to adjust the icon size and spacing of the marahoe-tgk-theme, and where to modify the author’s source file. git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/vinceliuice/MacTahoe-gtk-…

---

## [Sometimes when logging out, it prompts to repair the theme(Ubuntu Budgie 26.04)](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/sometimes-when-logging-out-it-prompts-to-repair-the-theme-ubuntu-budgie-26-04/8767)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 4:46am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/sometimes-when-logging-out-it-prompts-to-repair-the-theme-ubuntu-budgie-26-04/8767 "2026-06-24T04:46:08Z")

</div>

Sometimes when logging out, it prompts to repair the theme; sometimes it succeeds, sometimes it fails.

---

## [How to set the three buttons (enlarge, reduce, and close) in Budgie 26.04 to match the Apple style](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-set-the-three-buttons-enlarge-reduce-and-close-in-budgie-26-04-to-match-the-apple-style/8732)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Tianyazi](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Tianyazi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-set-the-three-buttons-enlarge-reduce-and-close-in-budgie-26-04-to-match-the-apple-style/8732 "2026-06-08T09:07:46Z")

</div>

How to set the three buttons (enlarge, reduce, and close) in Budgie 26.04 to match the Apple style

---

## [Searching for this background image](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/searching-for-this-background-image/8481)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@jmoupah](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/jmoupah)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/searching-for-this-background-image/8481 "2025-12-06T18:20:23Z")

</div>

Hi, I’ve search (almost) everywhere for this background (seen here) and wasn’t able to find it. Does anybody know where to find it ? Thanks

---

## [Duplicate Ubuntu Budgie desktop and theme to Endeavor OS Budgie edition](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/duplicate-ubuntu-budgie-desktop-and-theme-to-endeavor-os-budgie-edition/7837)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@rippie](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/rippie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/duplicate-ubuntu-budgie-desktop-and-theme-to-endeavor-os-budgie-edition/7837 "2025-05-25T19:09:18Z")

</div>

Hi all, I know this might be a tough ask :joy: but I am not overly keen on Ubuntu snaps and guess it is not the best idea to disable that from Ubuntu Budgie. I could be wrong. But I love the implementation of the budgi…

---

## [Default Theme issues - Dark icons on black backgrounds](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/default-theme-issues-dark-icons-on-black-backgrounds/7655)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Sambuca](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Sambuca)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/default-theme-issues-dark-icons-on-black-backgrounds/7655 "2025-02-12T13:58:03Z")

</div>

I observe multiple instances where the icons on the budgie widgets seem themed incorrectly, displaying dark/black icons and text on top of a dark/black background color. The icons and text are hard to see and read. The i…

---

## [Automatic connection of the Flugir-Budgie theme](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/automatic-connection-of-the-flugir-budgie-theme/7624)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Kyuyrii](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Kyuyrii)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:50am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/automatic-connection-of-the-flugir-budgie-theme/7624 "2025-01-31T09:50:49Z")

</div>

The “Flugir-Budgie” Snap theme has finally gained auto-connection, so anyone who wants to use the theme will no longer need to use commands to use it in Snap applications. I also added files for using it in Ubuntu 25.04 …

---

## [Light Theme with a Dark Menu?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/light-theme-with-a-dark-menu/7594)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@JayWll](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/JayWll)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 5:51am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/light-theme-with-a-dark-menu/7594 "2025-01-23T05:51:30Z")

</div>

Hi everyone. I’m currently a Mate user planning a switch to Budgie. I like the included selection of themes, but there’s one thing I’m looking for that I’m not seeing. I much prefer the look of light themes in apps, bu…

---

## [Budgie-common-themes](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-common-themes/7531)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Kyuyrii](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Kyuyrii)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-common-themes/7531 "2025-01-07T20:55:53Z")

</div>

Hello everyone, I made a Snap that contains several themes used in Budgie Desktop, I haven’t been able to release it on Snapcraft yet, but I released a zip file on Github for anyone who wants to use it, with two sh files…

---

## [Pocillo-icon-theme Snap version](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/pocillo-icon-theme-snap-version/7526)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Kyuyrii](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Kyuyrii)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/pocillo-icon-theme-snap-version/7526 "2024-12-17T17:20:06Z")

</div>

I noticed that the Pocillo icons are not included in the gtk-theme-pocillo Snap, so I made a Snap with the Pocillo and TelaBudgie icons. Unfortunately, you need to use a command to connect it to the installed Snap appli…

---

## [Flugir Budgie Dark](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/flugir-budgie-dark/7504)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Kyuyrii](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Kyuyrii)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/flugir-budgie-dark/7504 "2024-12-09T16:51:21Z")

</div>

Hello everyone, I’ve tweaked the Qogir theme to edit the colors, made some fonts sharper, and fixed the issue the theme had with the “Usage Monitor” widget. I’ve posted the theme on Github with a .sh file for anyone who…

---

## [Problems with Wallpapers](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/problems-with-wallpapers/7259)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Xastrax](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Xastrax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/problems-with-wallpapers/7259 "2024-06-23T12:46:55Z")

</div>

Hello everyone, i have a Problem with the easyest Thing on a OS and it drives me Nuts. I want to change my Wallpaper (yeah that simple) I go “right Click” on desktop \>\>\> Change Background \>\>\> “Add Picture” in Top Righ…

---

## [How to modify a Budgie theme?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-modify-a-budgie-theme/7026)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@makitso](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/makitso)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/how-to-modify-a-budgie-theme/7026 "2024-01-08T22:04:59Z")

</div>

I have always used the Pocillo theme. One of the things I noticed when I migrated from 20.04 to 22.04 was that theme action buttons, top right, changed. Whereas on page load, the 20.04 close button on page load was pur…

---

## [Budgie Panel Not Following GTK Theme](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-panel-not-following-gtk-theme/6710)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@aandmsantos0910](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/aandmsantos0910)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/budgie-panel-not-following-gtk-theme/6710 "2023-05-18T22:49:27Z")

</div>

So I had an issue where the Budgie panel would not follow the GTK theme. I followed the below link to correct. I do not have this issue in EndeavorOS Budgie so not sure why that is. Link

---

## [New distro, new theme](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/new-distro-new-theme/6914)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@dan669](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/dan669)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/new-distro-new-theme/6914 "2023-10-18T16:48:58Z")

</div>

Hello everyone! I just installed UBudgie and I have to say I’m pretty impressed. As expected, everything works as it should. I did some searching in the settings. I ended up using the Kripton theme and the Colloid Dark …

---

## [22.04 icons changed?](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/22-04-icons-changed/6193)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Dusty](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Dusty)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 8:49am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/22-04-icons-changed/6193 "2023-09-23T08:49:02Z")

</div>

Is there a way I can get back my old icon look I had with 20.04? I used Pocillo in 20.04 and it is still set the same after the upgrade. It just appears many of the icons changed. Before they looked pretty much the same…

---

## [\[Theme\] Daft Punk Mono Icon Theme](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/theme-daft-punk-mono-icon-theme/6864)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Storm](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/Storm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/theme-daft-punk-mono-icon-theme/6864 "2023-09-17T19:40:11Z")

</div>

Greetings, At the moment I’m working on a new icon theme called “Daft Punk Mono”. It was heavy inspired by the wallpaper of Daft Punk, that’s why its name. It will be available for Gnome, XFCE, Deepin & Budgie DE. S…

---

## [Suggesting UI Improvements for the "Chrome" Layout in Ubuntu Budgie](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/suggesting-ui-improvements-for-the-chrome-layout-in-ubuntu-budgie/6857)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@VictiniFan360](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/VictiniFan360)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 8:22am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/suggesting-ui-improvements-for-the-chrome-layout-in-ubuntu-budgie/6857 "2023-09-04T08:22:43Z")

</div>

Hello Ubuntu Budgie community, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to discuss some potential improvements to the “Chrome” layout in Ubuntu Budgie. While this layout offers a sleek and modern design, there are a…

---

## [Re-Brand Mate System Monitor](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/re-brand-mate-system-monitor/6711)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@aandmsantos0910](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/aandmsantos0910)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2023, 2:36am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/re-brand-mate-system-monitor/6711 "2023-05-20T02:36:36Z")

</div>

Well I did not want to see the MATE brand on the system monitor so I fixed it! :slight\_smile:

---

## [Firefox(snap) doesn't honor the makeover themes](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/firefox-snap-doesnt-honor-the-makeover-themes/6676)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@CopyNinja](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/CopyNinja)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/firefox-snap-doesnt-honor-the-makeover-themes/6676 "2023-04-22T10:51:10Z")

</div>

Hi Team, I’ve been using Ubuntu budgie for quite some years and I really love it. At present, I’m using Ubuntu Budgie 22.10 and I’ve installed ‘Mojave’ theme from ‘Budgie Makeover and Layouts’. Except for firefox (snap)…

---

## [Cannot install budgie themes 20.10](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/cannot-install-budgie-themes-20-10/4978)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@mateusalv](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/mateusalv)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/cannot-install-budgie-themes-20-10/4978 "2023-03-04T21:36:26Z")

</div>

When I try to install some of the available themes, this error appears “Failed installation of example-theme”. I’m new at this, this is the first time I use Linux in my entire life, so it doesn’t help that much. I had a…

---

## [Icon theme borked budgie desktop](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/icon-theme-borked-budgie-desktop/6563)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@PeteAir](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/PeteAir)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 11:06am UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/icon-theme-borked-budgie-desktop/6563 "2023-02-15T11:06:36Z")

</div>

I was trying mlya black dark icon theme and it went bad, now I cannot get back into budgie desktop settings. this is 20.04 edit: I fixed it, thanks anyway

---

## [Show Your Neofetch Config](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/show-your-neofetch-config/6534)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@aandmsantos0910](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/aandmsantos0910)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/show-your-neofetch-config/6534 "2023-02-03T22:07:47Z")

</div>

Thought I would start this thread for neofetch setups. :slight\_smile: Here is my current one. Summaryprint\_info() { prin "┌───────────\\n Hardware Information \\n───────────┐" info " ​ ​  " …

---

## [Gnome Apps Theming](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/gnome-apps-theming/6529)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@aandmsantos0910](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/u/aandmsantos0910)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/t/gnome-apps-theming/6529 "2023-01-18T22:29:20Z")

</div>

So I finally was able to get the Gnome apps to follow the selected theme. See the below URL for details. How To Theme Gnome Apps

[Next page](https://discourse.ubuntubudgie.org/c/themes/14.md?page=1)