WM_NIGHT

WM_NIGHT 0.2.0.8

Native dark mode for classic Win32 desktop apps -- Explorer, regedit, the Control Panel, and the dialogs Windows forgot.

  • By martona
  • Open Source
  • Updated Jul 30, 2026
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About WM_NIGHT

WM_NIGHT is a tray app that paints Windows' leftover light-mode corners dark. The OS
shipped a dark theme years ago but never finished the job: regedit, the Control Panel,
and a long tail of classic dialogs still blast you with white. WM_NIGHT injects umbra's
dark-mode engine into those processes and themes them at the source.

It themes Explorer and regedit near-perfectly and the Control Panel reasonably well, and
you can add any leftover Win32 app to a registry whitelist. A signed build launched from a
trusted location keeps uiAccess, so it can also theme elevated windows (an elevated regedit
or mmc) without itself running elevated.

Technical details

Publishermartona
Version0.2.0.8
Release date2026-07-30
LicenseMIT
Installer typemsix
Architecturex64, arm64
Package IDmartona.WM_NIGHT
RequirementsWindows 10 version 1903 or later

Install WM_NIGHT from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=martona.WM_NIGHT -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=martona.WM_NIGHT -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=martona.WM_NIGHT -e

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WM_NIGHT version history

0.2.0.6 Jul 28, 2026
0.1.1.4 Jul 15, 2026
0.1.1.3 Jul 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is WM_NIGHT free?

Yes. WM_NIGHT is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of WM_NIGHT?

The latest version is 0.2.0.8, released on Jul 30, 2026.

Is it safe to download WM_NIGHT?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with a38467aafb1c32b5caf160efc5aa0cf6351111bbb2f7bd5ce93d0e5970486ce9.

Which Windows versions does WM_NIGHT support?

WM_NIGHT requires Windows 10 version 1903 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.

How do I uninstall WM_NIGHT?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find WM_NIGHT and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=martona.WM_NIGHT -e.