{"id":111459,"date":"2018-10-24T22:05:44","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T22:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=111459"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:49:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:49:56","slug":"how-to-change-googles-background-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-change-googles-background-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change Google\u2019s background theme"},"content":{"rendered":"

Google<\/a> ranks among the very best search engines in the world, yet many people still don’t realize they hold the ability to\u00a0change the background theme to something AWESOME!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"This
Name in Chrome Web Store: “RWBY III – 1600px”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"It's
Name in Chrome Web Store: “Tardis”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"I
Name in ThemeBeta: “Forest Dream”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether flashy or minimalist, art or photography, pop culture or mother nature…\u00a0there are almost a million<\/strong>\u00a0free options to choose from! Follow these simple steps to discover your new look with either Google Chrome or ThemeBeta:<\/p>\n

(You may have noticed in the photos… my most visited apps are: Gmail, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube, Trello, WordPress, Softonic, Google Drive, and Discord. How many of these show up on your Google page? Comment below!)<\/p>\n

How to change Google’s background theme<\/h2>\n

Chrome Web Store<\/a><\/h3>\n

The Chrome Web Store\u00a0marks the easiest path to a new background.<\/p>\n

\"Chrome<\/p>\n

Searching<\/b><\/h4>\n

In the CWS, you can either scroll through or search using the left bar.<\/p>\n

While scrolling, check out the many categories provided: “Editor’s Pics”, “Space Exploration”, “Into the Forest”, and many more! Any of these sections may have the thing for you, so hit “View All” if anything piques your interest.<\/p>\n

\"Supah<\/p>\n

To look for something specific, visit the left bar:<\/p>\n

\"Search?\"<\/p>\n

Your options are: type in a keyword search, check through their two categories (we don’t recommend this), and narrow the results by rating. Just remember: when you search, the Chrome Web Store may show you extensions and themes! Select “themes only” for your convenience.<\/p>\n

Installing<\/b><\/h4>\n

Guess what? This is the easiest part! When you find a theme you like, Google literally requires nothing more than a click. Hit “Add to Chrome” and you’re finished!<\/p>\n

\"Colors!\"
Name in Chrome Web Store: “Colors” (as you may have noticed)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before you know it, your theme appears!<\/p>\n

\"Feelin'
Name in Chrome Web Store: “made_of”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ThemeBeta<\/a><\/h3>\n

ThemeBeta takes the Chrome Web Store to whole new level, providing a system where users can develop their own themes! (We’ll release an article on how to use their theme creator soon enough.)<\/p>\n

Head over to their website:<\/p>\n

\"ThemeBeta\"<\/p>\n

Searching<\/strong><\/h4>\n

ThemeBeta doesn’t offer categories right off the bat, but their main pages hold a ton of great theme options bunched together: we recommend scrolling down to see some great artwork and photography! Right now, many are capitalizing on the Halloween excitement and\u00a0it’s legendary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Undertale
Name in ThemeBeta: “Undertale Halloween”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Haunted
Name in ThemeBeta: “Halloween owo”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To narrow the field, mosey over to the left bar for a number of options: “Sort,” which places themes in order of recent hotness or newness; “Categories,” from animals to holidays; and “Resolutions,” if you’re very particular about your pixels.<\/p>\n

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Last but not least comes the search option. ThemeBeta’s keyword function has an interesting snag: it shows results like a normal search engine! A search for “Ocean<\/a>“\u00a0<\/em>themes\u00a0might look like this:<\/p>\n

\"Ocean<\/p>\n

The solution? DON’T PANIC. Scroll down, and you will find what we lovingly refer to as “actual theme links”. Almost every search has them:<\/p>\n

\"Ocean<\/p>\n

Open any one, and you’ll find a helpful gallery such as this:<\/p>\n

\"Ocean<\/p>\n

Installing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Guess what? Once again, installing works easily! Just hit the “Apply Theme” button. Another text box may appear, asking if you’re sure about the download. Click “Continue” or “Add Theme” again, and you’re done!<\/p>\n

\"Terezi
Name in ThemeBeta: “Homestuck Terezi Theme” (of course)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A few moments later, your theme appears!<\/p>\n

\"Future\"
Name in ThemeBeta: “Futuristic Cityscape”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Autumn\"
Name in ThemeBeta: “Autumn Painting”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Final Words<\/h3>\n

We hope this guide helps you find a new Google theme, whether through the Chrome Web Store or the friendly user-run app, ThemeBeta!<\/p>\n

If you still can’t find the perfect look, or have artwork you wish were a theme, remember to check our next article on the subject: “Making themes in ThemeBeta”. Thanks for reading!<\/p>\n

(P.S.: if you’re looking for the cat theme we used as a thumbnail, it’s called “made_of”<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n

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