Are you tired of the same old look of your Discord app on both desktop and mobile? Well, you’re not alone! Discord offers a fantastic feature that lets you personalize your experience by changing its theme. This article will guide you on how to change Discord theme on desktop and mobile, allowing you to customize the interface to match your style and mood.
Before you change your background on Discord, you must know that there are several ways to change a Discord profile theme;
- You can choose from the default themes (Dark and Light) or sync your theme with your device’s system settings.
- If you have a Nitro subscription, you can access additional themes and colors for your Discord app on all platforms.
- You can also use BetterDiscord, a client mod that allows you to add custom themes and colors over Discord.
We have elaborated on all three possible ways to help you customize your Discord background for a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. Let’s begin with the article.
How to Change Your Discord Theme with Color
Changing the Discord background color is a Nitro perk currently in Beta. Meaning, along with changing the profile theme in two different modes, Nitro users can also choose from additional color themes available for their Discord app. Let’s begin with the steps for the desktop.
Note: This is in Beta, so you may face issues when applying or changing a theme.
On Desktop
Step 1: Open Discord on your Windows or Mac computer. Navigate to the User Settings by clicking the gear icon in the bottom left.
Step 2: Go to Appearance from the left pane under App Settings.
Step 3: You will find the Color options under the Theme section. Click on the color you prefer.
Note: If you are unsure and want to see how the Color theme looks before applying it, click the Preview Theme option.
Step 4: Once you’re done changing the theme, press the Esc key on your keyboard or click on the X icon in the top right corner.
That’s it. The new color theme will be applied to your Discord account and synced across all your devices. If you don’t have access to your desktop and want to execute the same on mobile, continue reading.
On Mobile
The steps are the same for Android and iOS. However, we are opting to go with Android for demonstration purposes.
Step 1: Launch the Discord app on your Android or iOS device. Navigate to Settings by tapping your profile picture at the bottom right corner.
Step 2: Go to Appearance under App Settings in the Settings screen. Scroll sideways to access the Color themes, and tap on them for a preview.
Step 3: Once you are sure about the theme, select it and tap the back arrow in the top left corner next to Appearance to apply it.
There you go. You have moved to a colored theme on Discord on mobile. If you want to change the theme to either light or dark, the steps are simple; keep reading.
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How to Change Your Discord Theme on Desktop
Changing your Discord profile theme is a pretty straightforward task. Follow the below-mentioned steps.
Step 1: Open Discord on your Windows or Mac computer. Navigate to the User Settings by clicking the gear icon in the bottom left.
Step 2: Go to Appearance from the left pane under App Settings.
Step 3: Under the Theme section, choose from the Light, Dark, or ‘Sync with computer’ option.
There you go. The selected theme will be applied and synced across devices. If you don’t have access to your computer, you can do the same using your mobile device; continue reading.
How to Change Your Discord Theme on Mobile
Step 1: Launch the Discord app on your Android or iOS device. Navigate to Settings by tapping your profile picture at the bottom right corner.
Step 2: Go to Appearance under App Settings in the Settings screen. Select from the Light, Dark, or ‘Automatic (follows system settings)’ options.
That’s about it. You have successfully changed your Discord theme on a mobile device. If you want to customize your Discord experience by altering the themes, plugins, and integrations or using custom CSS, you have BetterDiscord; keep reading.
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How to Set a Custom Background on Discord Using BetterdDiscord
BetterDiscord is a popular third-party mod for the Discord desktop client. It offers users additional customization options and features unavailable in the official Discord client. Follow the below steps.
Warning: BetterDiscord violates certain Discord’s Terms of Service, and using this could lead to consequences, including potential account suspension or banning. So use this mod at your discretion.
Step 1: Go to the BetterDiscord website from your preferred browser on your Windows or Mac computer and download the client mod.
Step 2: Once downloaded, run the application, install the mod, and close it.
Step 3: Discord will relaunch. You need to go to User Settings by clicking on the gear icon in the bottom left.
Step 4: In the User Settings window, scroll down to the BetterDiscord section in the left pane and select Themes.
Step 5: Under Themes, click on the hyperlinked text on the right pane that says this website.
Step 6: Scroll through the themes that BetterDiscord offers and click on the Download button below the one you want.
The file gets saved to your default download location.
Step 7: Navigate back to the Themes under BetterDiscord in the left pane. Click on the ‘Open theme Folder’ button.
Step 8: Move the theme file within BetterDiscord’s theme folder. So that when you return to Discord, you can find the theme in the base theme folder.
Step 9: Go back to Discord’s User Settings and choose Themes under the BetterDiscord section.
Step 10: The theme you downloaded should appear on the Themes page if the steps have been followed correctly. Toggle on the slider to enable the Theme on Discord.
There you go. The new BetterDiscord theme will be applied and change the way Discord looks. That said, if you have any queries, check out the FAQ section below.
FAQs on Changing Your Discord Theme
1. Does Discord change fonts?
Discord doesn’t natively support changing fonts for the main text channels. However, it’s worth noting that users could apply certain formatting options to text, such as using Markdown or other formatting syntax to add bold, italic, or code block styles to their messages.
2. Is there an alternative to BetterDiscord for theming Discord?
Yes, an alternative to BetterDiscord is BeautifulDiscord. It functions similarly and allows users to apply custom CSS themes to Discord. Both BetterDiscord and BeautifulDiscord are third-party modifications, so the same caution applies regarding their use.
3. How can I disable a BetterDiscord theme if I encounter issues?
If you encounter issues with a BetterDiscord theme, you can disable it by going to the BetterDiscord settings in Discord. Look for the Themes section; from there, you can turn off the theme or choose another theme to replace it.
Revive Your Discord
So, whether you’re an aesthetic enthusiast or just seeking a fresh vibe, knowing how to change Discord theme on both desktop and mobile helps you create an environment that resonates with you. You may also want to read how to put emojis in Discord channel names.
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