Dark Mode Texture Pack
A dark GUI without changing block textures
| Resolution | 16x |
| Category | Minimalist |
| Edition | Java & Bedrock |
| Minecraft version | 1.21.x |
| Creator | DarkMode Community |
| Downloads | 6.8M |
| FPS impact | Minimal |
| Requires OptiFine | No |
About the Dark Mode Texture Pack
This dark theme pack switches Minecraft's user interface to dark shades. Dark Mode doesn't change block textures, but it gives the GUI, inventory, crafting screen, settings and all menus a dark background with light elements. It's ideal if you play at night or simply prefer dark interfaces.
You can combine it with any other block texture pack.
Key features
- Dark GUI
- Dark inventory
- Dark menus
- Compatible with other packs
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How to install the Dark Mode Texture Pack
Download the Dark Mode Texture Pack from its original source, then install it with the steps below.
Source: Modrinth. The file is hosted by the original creator, not on minecraft.pl.
- The downloaded pack should have a
.zipextension. Don't unzip it. - Copy the
.zipfile to the.minecraft/resourcepacks/folder:- Windows:
%appdata%\.minecraft\resourcepacks - macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/resourcepacks - Linux:
~/.minecraft/resourcepacks
- Windows:
- In Minecraft, go to Options → Resource Packs and activate the Dark Mode Texture Pack by clicking the arrow.
Tip: Don't unzip the .zip file. Minecraft reads packs directly from the archive.
If the pack doesn't show up in the list, make sure the pack.mcmeta file is in the root folder of the archive.
Performance and requirements
The Dark Mode Texture Pack has a resolution of 16x, the same size as Minecraft's default textures. There shouldn't be any drop in FPS.
FPS impact: Minimal. You can safely play even on an older laptop with integrated graphics.
Compatibility
The Dark Mode Texture Pack is compatible with Java & Bedrock. The pack is available for both Java Edition (PC) and Bedrock Edition (Windows 10/11, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, iOS, Android).
Latest supported Minecraft version: 1.21.x
Frequently asked questions about the Dark Mode Texture Pack
How do I install the Dark Mode Texture Pack?
Download the .zip file from the official source. Copy it to the .minecraft/resourcepacks/ folder
and activate it in the game under Options → Resource Packs.
Does the Dark Mode Texture Pack lower FPS?
Performance impact: Minimal. The pack shouldn't noticeably lower FPS on most computers.
Can I combine the Dark Mode Texture Pack with other packs?
Yes! Minecraft lets you stack several packs at once. The pack higher in the list takes priority. You can combine the Dark Mode Texture Pack with overlays that change other things, such as the sky, mob animations or the GUI.
Does the Dark Mode Texture Pack work with shaders?
Yes, the pack works with most shaders. The low resolution means shaders won't put any extra load on your system.
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