Step 0 (Optional): Create a restore point (courtesy of u/MineralLesbian). So, if you feel uneasy doing that or don't want the complications from some apps being harder to use as a result, this method might not be for you. This method will affect your entire computer and cause things like Excel to also be in Dark Mode and will also involve running an executable. If you had a custom layout in Default UI, you're going to have to remake it in Columns UI.įile > Display > Column UI > Colors and Fonts > and Select Dark Mode Step 3: This will reboot Foobar and then ask which UI you want to use and select Columns UI. Step 2: Install the component, by going to Foobar and clicking:įile > Preferences > Components > Install > and Select the Columns UI component you've downloaded

Step 1: Download Version 2.0.0 alpha 1 of Columns UI. But, this is the definitely the easier and less intrusive version by far. This method does involve using Columns UI, which I personally don't prefer, as some of my components don't play well with Columns UI and I feel it's a bit clunkier to get a set up that I like. So I've seen a few people asking about how to get dark mode in Foobar, so I figured I'd make a video walking through two methods as well do a write up on how to do it, so that it's easier to follow along for newer users, as I personally had a few issues trying to do it.

Foobar2000 dark version of default skin