Dark Mode for Quicken for Windows (6 Merged Votes)

tadsdad

When will Dark Mode be available? It's been several years, and it's a simple UI update. It's a common feature in most applications. This is essential for individuals with sensitive eyes. It should be a priority update.

jacobs

When will Dark Mode be available?

No one here can answer that. Quicken never comments on when a particular feature will be released; all we know is that they have stated that this is coming at some point.

it's a simple UI update

It's most definitely not a "simple UI update". Quicken has hundreds of screens, panes, panels, menus, dialog boxes, etc. Some of them were developed with programming tools which are no longer used, and which existed long before the concept of switching between light and dark mode existed. That means either trying to resurrect old tools which don't run on current computers in order to update and re-compile old code, or re-writing code in a current development environment. This is why this project is taking such a long time to bring to fruition.

[Deleted User]

To emulate Dark Mode for Quicken Windows there are a couple of workarounds you can try:

Use Windows High Contrast Mode: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Color filters, toggle on color filters, and select Inverted Mode. This will make Quicken appear darker, but it will also affect all other apps.

Use Magnifier's Invert Colors Feature: Press Windows key + = to open Magnifier, then press Ctrl + Alt + I to invert colors. This will make Quicken appear in a dark theme.

Ducksoup_SD

https://community.quicken.com/discussion/comment/20493964#Comment_20493964

Jobs copied Xerox PARC to make the Mac, then Microsoft followed, when it was a hit. Popular doesn't always equal good for you - if it did, we'd all still be smoking cigarettes in cars without seat belts. It isn't the bright light that hurts your eyes, it's the strain of picking up the dark pixels in a sea of white ones that's the problem. There are usually sunspots on the Sun, but you'll never see them directly with your eyes, because the bright light washes them out for you. The bright light forces your pupils to contract, restricting the amount of light your eyes get. Now that the total amount of light is reduced, you now have to find the few dark pixels in the image. People end up squinting to open their pupils enough to see the dark pixels, and doing this for hours on end, results in eyestrain and constant pressure on the eyes that can alter normal sight. Ergonomics is about what's best for your body, determined by science, and they spent huge sums to get the answers. Now that computers are everywhere, it's time to put that good science to work and keep everyone healthy.

Ducksoup_SD

https://community.quicken.com/discussion/comment/20496018#Comment_20496018

There's a simpler way to switch to Inverted Colors with Windows. Open Settings → Ease of Access. Click on Color Filters. Turn ON the Color Filters. Select Inverted (screen colors will invert). Click on Allow the shortcut key to toggle on or off. Turn OFF the Color Filters (screen colors will revert to normal). To invert (or toggle) the colors for any program, hold down Win logo key + Ctrl, then, while still holding, press C. No need to go through the Magnifier each time you need inverted (dark) colors. I saw this somewhere else and I'm passing it along…

MacroBlue

It's 2025 and Quicken doesn't have Dark Mode . . . SERIOUSLY ? ! Yes, I'm familiar with Inverting the Windows colors. We just shouldn't have to.

Quicken Kristina

Hello @MacroBlue,

Thank you for coming to the Community to share your feedback. Since there is already an active request for the feature you're asking for, I merged your request with the active request.

This idea is currently in Planned status, which means that it is on the roadmap for future implementation. We do not have an ETA for when this feature will be implemented. To track the status of this request, I recommend bookmarking it, since any updates, once available, will be posted here.

Thank you!

LEONB

I would like to see dark mode implemented ASAP

Grumpy_Old_Man

Hey… Hey… Quicken… Let me show you something. See in that image below? ?

First thing of note is that prior to the turn of the century it was perfectly reasonable for two people to go out to dinner on New Years Eve, have a pleasant time, and it only cost $126 with tip.

The second thing I want to point out is that… »» IT IS FROM 1996 ««

Yes, I have been using your software for over thirty years (I had a HDD failure in 1996, I started using it around 1994).

Do you see my user name?? Is it Grumpy Young Man? No?

That's right, because I am not young anymore. I'm older, wiser, and sadly… blinder.

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD ADD IN A DARK MODE

Gen-X (remember us, the folks who gave you the Internet and hair metal) are getting older, and not all of our body parts work right anymore.

It is annoying AF having to get my face three-inches from the screen (and yes, I increased font size already) to do my bills and finances.

Doesn't the ADA now have accessibility requirements?

Because your software is no longer accessible for the aging population of X'ers who are smart enough not to trust "the cloud" and want all of their private financial information stored locally (and fully backed-up in a safe encrypted manner due to lessons learned in 1996).

Please, please PLEASE add a high-contrast dark mode.

Thank you.

Gene in Florida

Try this as a workaround. You can always back it out if you prefer your choices. Upper right gear icon, Under Global Preferences, Register Preferences, Register, at the bottom:

Fonts: Seqoe UI Semibold Size 8 Put a Checkmark in the Bold box.

Colors: Choose the dark green in the dropdown for Spending, Savings and Credit.

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Jim_Harman

If you look earlier on this page of the discussion, you will see several Windows settings you can change to set different variations on Dark mode.

Does that help, or are you still grumpy?

drbb01

While many of the dark theme workarounds are helpful, they fail to address the difficulty that people with COMMON eye conditions have with the amount of WHITE SPACE, particularly—but not exclusively—those conditions that are age-related. I don't know what the Quicken user demographics are, but I suspect that every year the average user age has been increasing. If web pages and browsers can easily handle "dark modes" in 2025, Quicken Classic for Windows should up the priority for making user-friendly dark themes or dark mode—before some of us who have been using Quicken since the days of MS-DOS are forced to go elsewhere.

Gene in Florida

For those who can't wait for Quicken Dark Mode here is another solution. I get Aura migraines from white screens and/or Quicken screens. These glasses prevent it. Search on Amazon for: Wise eyewear Cover-Ups. But look for the ones that are NOT polarized because some computer monitors will go black when viewed with polarized glasses. These cover ups will fit over regular eyeglasses.

Frustrated Barb

I use the desktop version of Classic Quicken for Windows. I am visually impaired and now struggle greatly to use it. Old, too, and not computer savvy except for specific programs I have used for over 30 years as I have with Quicken. "Read aloud" is not working properly for me to even access the information here in the community. I just need to really bold the items in Quicken as everything is light gray on a white background to me. Impossible to see with my very limited vision. I have tried everything I could find in Quicken or Windows 10 and nothing has worked for me. I don't want to change to any other program. I love Classic Quicken. I have even closed credit card accounts if they did not participate in Quicken downloads. I really depend on this version of Quicken but really need help.

Gene in Florida

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Have you tried getting a larger monitor such as a 24 inch Ultrasharp? I hate to say it but the longer you stay on Windows 10 (instead of moving to Windows 11) you may experience frustrations with your computer running slower. Unfortunately, there are things about Windows 11 you might not like.

Barb, I found this to be the best I could do to improve Quicken visibility.
Originally posted by me on Aug. 29 but I am reposting specifically for you since you say you are having trouble accessing (and maybe navigating?) information in this community.

Try this as a workaround. You can always back it out if you prefer your choices. In Quicken, Upper right gear icon, Under Global Preferences, Register Preferences, Register, at the bottom:

Fonts: Seqoe UI Semibold Size 8 Put a Checkmark in the Bold box.
Colors: Choose the dark green in the dropdown for Spending, Savings and Credit.
I use these Quicken settings on my 24 inch Dell ultrasharp portrait monitor with 1200 x 1920 resolution.

jwatsonx

Hi, I see this began almost 3 years ago. Has any progress been made. It is a bit behind the times to not offer a dark mode application option in 2025. Where does this stand? I certainly would vote for a dark mode as well so how about it Quicken?

Jen1977

Paid subscribers are begging for these and after years it is still not done. This isn't an over reach of an ask it's standard with any program nowadays.

Pedro504

https://community.quicken.com/discussion/comment/20521252#Comment_20521252

Thanks, these FONT & Color settings made a world of difference.

I also upgraded to a DELL 32 inch monitor (S3225QS)

ereid10

Still no dark mode for windows desktop? Seriously? Well I guess I will not be renewing my subscription in 2026.