DarkSwitcher is a free application for Windows 10, that helps you to schedule switching between dark and light theme automatically
Publisher’s description
What is DarkSwitcher?
DarkSwitcher is a free customisation program for Windows from Iminetsoft.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.8463, released on March 8, 2024. 8 versions are listed since March 26, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (iminet/DarkSwitcher) has 1 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “This is a free application for Windows 10, what helps you to schedule switching between dark and light theme automatically.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: DarkSwitcher is a free customisation tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DarkSwitcher safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A9EA32947DC69C1DB0B94B6998F247E68BB7FC4DA7E258829200DD4C386F796B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›8 versions over 2 years · about 4.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.8463Latest | March 8, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.8622 | August 11, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.8564 | June 14, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.8551 | May 4, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.8476 | May 4, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.8159 | May 4, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.8118 | March 26, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.7849 | March 26, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Iminetsoft.DarkSwitcher -eDarkSwitcher.1.2.8463.setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Iminetsoft
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/iminet/DarkSwitcher
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.2.8463
- Released
- March 8, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- March 26, 2022
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 4.1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Iminetsoft.DarkSwitcher
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DarkSwitcher free?
Yes. DarkSwitcher is free to use.
Is DarkSwitcher safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DarkSwitcher with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DarkSwitcher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does DarkSwitcher support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does DarkSwitcher run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of DarkSwitcher?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 26, 2022.
What are alternatives to DarkSwitcher?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
