Who This Is For / When to Use
Use this article if you are:
A community owner or admin
Customizing your community’s branding and colors
Switching between light and dark mode
Applying custom brand colors to your group
Access Community Theme Settings
Before making any changes, you must log into the community.
How to Access Theme Settings
Go to Communities → Groups.
Click Login on the group you want to customize.
Inside the group, click Settings.
Select Themes from the left sidebar.
Switch Between Light and Dark Mode
Light and dark mode control the overall appearance of your community.
How to Change Color Mode
Open Settings → Themes.
Under Color Mode, select:
Light for a brighter interface
Dark for a darker interface
Click Save to apply changes.
Members can still toggle light or dark mode individually.
Apply a Pre-Made Community Theme
Community themes are ready-made color palettes you can apply instantly.
How to Choose a Community Theme
In Settings → Themes, stay on the Community Theme tab.
Select one of the available themes (for example: Default, Bubblegum Bliss, Midnight Deep).
Preview changes in real time.
Click Save.
Create a Custom Community Theme
Custom themes allow full control over every visual element using your brand colors.
Switch to Custom Theme
In Settings → Themes, click Custom Theme.
The color editor will appear with editable design elements.
Customize Individual Theme Elements
You can customize each visual component separately.
Editable Elements Include:
Sidebar background
Primary color (buttons and highlights)
Background color
Surface and tertiary colors
Primary and secondary fonts
Borders, arrows, and fill colors
How to Edit Colors
Click the pencil icon next to any element.
Select a color or enter a hex color code.
Repeat for other elements as needed.
Click Save to apply changes.
Final Review and Member View
Save and Confirm Changes
Review all color selections.
Click Save to confirm the theme.
Note: Custom themes apply to the desktop version only. Mobile views do not reflect custom color themes.
View the Community as a Member
To see how members experience the theme:
Log out or open the group as a member.
Use the sun / moon icons in the top bar to switch between light and dark mode.
This helps confirm readability and contrast.
Common Questions and Answers
How do I switch between light and dark mode?
Go to Settings → Themes, then select Light or Dark mode and save.
Can I use my own brand colors?
Yes. Select Custom Theme to modify every color and font element.
Are custom themes visible on mobile?
No. Custom themes apply only to the desktop experience.
Can members override the default theme?
Yes. Members can toggle light or dark mode for their own view.
Will changing the theme affect posts or content?
No. Theme changes only affect visual styling. Content and data remain unchanged.
Can I preview theme changes before saving?
Yes. All changes are previewed in real time before saving.