Enable darker-than-dark dimming for internal and external screens.
Publisher’s description
What is Desktop Dimmer?
Desktop Dimmer by sidneys is Windows software in the customisation category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (sidneys/desktop-dimmer) has 402 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “Enable darker-than-dark dimming for internal and external screens.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Desktop Dimmer is a customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Desktop Dimmer 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:
DAA55290413EABC74CDB3207FFC6DD415C123A6B93AF54E62541383326FC079B· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the sidneys/desktop-dimmer repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- Static code analysis0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.4Latest | November 16, 2017 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id sidneys.desktop-dimmer -edesktop-dimmer-4.0.4-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- sidneys
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal
- Source code
- github.com/sidneys/desktop-dimmer
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.0.4
- Released
- November 16, 2017
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 402
- GitHub forks
- 38
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- sidneys.desktop-dimmer
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desktop Dimmer 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 Desktop Dimmer 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 Desktop Dimmer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Desktop Dimmer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Desktop Dimmer without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Desktop Dimmer?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and TranslucentTB. The alternatives page compares them.
