https://github.com/lassekongo83/adw-gtk3
The theme from libadwaita ported to GTK-3
https://github.com/lassekongo83/adw-gtk3
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The theme from libadwaita ported to GTK-3
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/lassekongo83/adw-gtk3
- Owner: lassekongo83
- License: lgpl-2.1
- Created: 2021-12-27T11:45:56.000Z (over 4 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-04-04T01:54:24.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-04T08:42:11.147Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: adw-gtk3, adwaita, gnome, gtk-theme, gtk3, gtk3-theme, libadwaita, linux, theme
- Language: SCSS
- Homepage:
- Size: 6.95 MB
- Stars: 1,639
- Watchers: 27
- Forks: 61
- Open Issues: 21
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# adw-gtk3
An unofficial GTK3 port of [libadwaita](https://gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org/libadwaita/).
*This port does not claim to be a 100% look-a-like of libadwaita. There are some limitations to what GTK3 can do.*
How To Use •
Customization •
Related Projects •
Credits
| Light theme | Dark theme |
|:-----------:|:----------:|
|  |  |
*Wallpapers: [here](https://i.imgur.com/kU8D1nV.png) and [here](https://old.reddit.com/r/wallpaper/comments/1f8hlcr/wavy_mountain_3840x2160/)*
## How to Use
| Tarball | Repository | Flatpak | Source |
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
| 📦 [Download](https://github.com/lassekongo83/adw-gtk3/releases/latest) | ⬇️ [See info below](#repositories) | 📦 [See info below](#flatpak) | 🔧 [More information](src/README.md) |
If you download the tarball, then extract the content of the file to: `~/.local/share/themes/`
### Repositories
On some distributions you can install the theme with the package manager.
| Distribution | Command/Info |
|:--|:--|
| Fedora |`dnf install adw-gtk3-theme` |
| Arch | `pacman -S adw-gtk-theme` |
| Manjaro | `pamac install adw-gtk3` |
| Debian | [3rd party repo](https://gitlab.com/julianfairfax/package-repo#how-to-add-repository-for-debian-based-linux-distributions) |
These are maintained by [contributors](#credits).
### Flatpak
Flatpak applications will not be styled unless you choose **one** of the installation options below.
* Install themes from Flathub:
* Does not work with non-libadwaita GTK4 apps.
```bash
flatpak install org.gtk.Gtk3theme.adw-gtk3 org.gtk.Gtk3theme.adw-gtk3-dark
```
* Use flatpak override:
* Works with non-libadwaita GTK4 apps if the theme is installed in `~/.local/share/themes`
```bash
sudo flatpak override --filesystem=xdg-data/themes
sudo flatpak mask org.gtk.Gtk3theme.adw-gtk3
sudo flatpak mask org.gtk.Gtk3theme.adw-gtk3-dark
```
#### How to activate the theme
1. Install `gnome-tweaks` and set the theme under *Appearance > Legacy Applications*. For dark themes, adjust in `gnome-control-center` > *Appearance*.
2. Optional: You can also use `gsettings` to switch themes:
Light theme:
```bash
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface gtk-theme 'adw-gtk3' && gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface color-scheme 'default'
```
Dark theme:
```bash
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface gtk-theme 'adw-gtk3-dark' && gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface color-scheme 'prefer-dark'
```
Revert to default:
```bash
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface gtk-theme 'Adwaita' && gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface color-scheme 'default'
```
## Customization
Adw-gtk3 and libadwaita can be customized with GTK named colors. See [adw-colors](https://github.com/lassekongo83/adw-colors) for more info.
If you want to change the accent color for most applications in GNOME 47 or later, you can use a small CLI program [accent-color-change](https://github.com/lassekongo83/adw-colors/tree/main/accent-color-change).
*Wallpaper: [here](https://i.imgur.com/ZbyNlmh.png)* | *Customization: [Peninsula-dark](https://github.com/lassekongo83/adw-colors/tree/main/themes/Peninsula-dark)*
## Related Projects
| Software | URL |
|:---|:---|
| GTK2 | https://github.com/eylles/adw-gtk2-colorizer |
| Gimp 3 | https://github.com/dp0sk/adw-gimp3 |
| Kvantum | https://github.com/GabePoel/KvLibadwaita |
| Firefox | https://github.com/rafaelmardojai/firefox-gnome-theme |
| Thunderbird | https://github.com/rafaelmardojai/thunderbird-gnome-theme |
| Steam | https://github.com/tkashkin/Adwaita-for-Steam |
| VSCode | https://github.com/piousdeer/vscode-adwaita |
| Discord | https://github.com/ricewind012/discord-gnome-theme |
| Obsidian | https://github.com/birneee/obsidian-adwaita-theme |
| xfwm4 | https://github.com/FabianOvrWrt/adw-xfwm4 |
## Credits
Special thanks to:
* [@Pryka](https://github.com/Pryka) (Flatpak)
* [@solopasha](https://github.com/solopasha) (Fedora)
* [@dusansimic](https://github.com/dusansimic) (AUR)
* [@julianfairfax](https://github.com/julianfairfax)