As of early 2026, the long-awaited native dark mode for Windows remains tied to the development of , the third-party cross-platform GUI library FileZilla uses. Recent discussions on the FileZilla Forums indicate that:
Until FileZilla adds native dark mode, the most consistent dark experience is:
Because FileZilla pulls its colors directly from the OS, you can force a dark appearance using the following methods: 1. Windows High Contrast Mode (Quickest)
High-contrast icons designed specifically for dark backgrounds. Layout Refinements: Improved readability for site manager and transfer logs.