A windows app to toggle light and dark mode from the system tray. Fork of https://github.com/anboris/godark
Publisher’s description
What is WinGoDarkTray?
WinGoDarkTray by 5mdt is open-source Windows software. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.1, released on September 18, 2025. The version history goes back to March 18, 2025: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (5mdt/WinGoDarkTray) has 3 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A windows app to toggle light and dark mode from the system tray”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: WinGoDarkTray is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is WinGoDarkTray 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:
4B008D10E9CAE1AA86A57453398E6EC3F8A3D1C1004AC3A4C434F7754DC16097· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.1Latest | September 18, 2025 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 2.3.0 | September 18, 2025 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 2.2.0 | April 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| v2.0.0 | March 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id 5mdt.WinGoDarkTray -eProgram files (.exe): wingodarktray.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- 5mdt
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/5mdt/WinGoDarkTray
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.3.1
- Released
- September 18, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 25, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- 5mdt.WinGoDarkTray
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinGoDarkTray free?
Yes. WinGoDarkTray is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is WinGoDarkTray 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 WinGoDarkTray 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.
Does WinGoDarkTray run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of WinGoDarkTray?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 18, 2025.
Can I use WinGoDarkTray without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.