Bug 509491 - Dark Mode in KDE Connect for non-Plasma users
Summary: Dark Mode in KDE Connect for non-Plasma users
Status: REPORTED
Alias: None
Product: kdeconnect
Classification: Applications
Component: common (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 25.04.2
Platform: Debian stable Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Albert Vaca Cintora
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Keywords:
: 499615 501051 (view as bug list)
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Reported: 2025-09-14 16:13 UTC by 318bcb
Modified: 2026-01-09 21:49 UTC (History)
3 users (show)

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Description 318bcb 2025-09-14 16:13:11 UTC 
SUMMARY
When using a gtk-based desktop, there is no way to make KDE Connect or KDE SMS use dark mode.  On the other hand, KDE Connect settings and KDE Connect Indicator *do* use dark mode when configured with qt6ct.

GNOME users have GSConnect, but Cinnamon, Mate, and XFCE users do not.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Use a gtk-based desktop.
2. Set your desktop to dark mode.
3. Launch KDE Connect

OBSERVED RESULT
The app uses a white background which cannot be changed.

EXPECTED RESULT
The app should use dark mode.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: 
macOS: 
(available in the Info Center app, or by running `kinfo` in a terminal window)
Linux/KDE Plasma: Debian 13
KDE Plasma Version: 
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.13.0
Qt Version: 6.8.2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Comment 1 318bcb 2025-09-18 19:46:33 UTC 
I also tested this in LXQT Debian Trixie: despite having LXQT set to dark mode, KDE Connect uses light mode.  So the issue isn't limited to gtk desktops.
Comment 2 aristsakas 2026-01-04 23:07:10 UTC 
*** Bug 499615 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
Comment 3 aristsakas 2026-01-09 21:49:54 UTC 
*** Bug 501051 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***