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A Windows 10/11 utility that automatically switches the system between dark and light themes on a schedule or by sunrise and sunset.

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What is it?

Auto Dark Mode switches Windows between its dark and light themes at times you set, or based on sunrise and sunset. Instead of changing the theme by hand several times a day, the app handles the switch in the background.

Beyond the basic theme change, it can also swap the desktop wallpaper, mouse cursor, accent color, touch keyboard and Windows .theme files. It can run custom scripts on each switch, and it can skip switching while games are running to avoid stutter. On battery-powered devices, it offers extra options such as enabling dark mode when unplugged.

The app supports Windows 10 version 22H2 and later, as well as Windows 11. It can be installed from the Microsoft Store, GitHub, WinGet, Chocolatey or Scoop, and it does not require administrator rights for normal use.

Key features

  • 01Switches themes based on sunrise and sunset or a custom schedule.
  • 02Changes wallpaper, mouse cursor, accent color and touch keyboard along with the theme.
  • 03Can pause switching while games are running.
  • 04Supports custom scripts that run on each switch.
  • 05Offers battery-specific options and keyboard shortcuts.
  • 06Installs without admin rights and uninstalls cleanly.

Use cases

  • Reducing eye strain by automatically switching to dark mode in the evening.
  • Keeping wallpaper and theme in sync across the day without manual changes.
  • Deploying a consistent theme schedule across multiple Windows machines.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install via WinGet

    winget install autodarkmode
  2. 2

    Or download from the Microsoft Store or GitHub releases page and run the setup file

Things to know

  • Windows only, supporting Windows 10 22H2 and later and Windows 11.
  • The integrated updater does not support system-wide installations.

In collections

Windows apps and utilitiesDesktop GUI apps & toolkits

Topics

#windows#dark-mode#theme-switch#wallpaper#csharp#desktop-app#automation#dark-theme#darkmode#light-theme

FAQ

What is Windows-Auto-Night-Mode?
A Windows 10/11 utility that automatically switches the system between dark and light themes on a schedule or by sunrise and sunset. Auto Dark Mode switches Windows between its dark and light themes at times you set, or based on sunrise and sunset. Instead of changing the theme by hand several times a day, the app handles the switch in the background.
Is Windows-Auto-Night-Mode free to use? What license does it have?
Windows-Auto-Night-Mode is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is Windows-Auto-Night-Mode still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to Windows-Auto-Night-Mode was on Oct 15, 2026.
What can I use Windows-Auto-Night-Mode for?
Reducing eye strain by automatically switching to dark mode in the evening. Keeping wallpaper and theme in sync across the day without manual changes. Deploying a consistent theme schedule across multiple Windows machines.
How do I install Windows-Auto-Night-Mode?
Install via WinGet: winget install autodarkmode Or download from the Microsoft Store or GitHub releases page and run the setup file
Where can I get Windows-Auto-Night-Mode?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/AutoDarkMode/Windows-Auto-Night-Mode

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