How to Change Your Community Group Theme in Sparkforge

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

Sparkforge community admins can change a group's theme from Settings > Themes. Choose a preset, switch between light and dark mode, or build a custom palette by editing colors for buttons, backgrounds, fonts, and borders.

Sparkforge community groups can be themed to match your brand. Admins and owners pick a preset theme, switch between light and dark mode, or build a fully custom palette. Themes apply to the web view only — the mobile app uses its own styling.

Turn on themes in Labs

Themes ship behind a Labs flag. Enable it in your Labs settings before the Themes panel appears.

Open theme settings

Open the community group.
Click the right sidebar and select Settings at the bottom.
Choose Themes from the sidebar.

Pick a preset theme

In the Themes section, switch between Light Mode and Dark Mode using the buttons at the top, then scroll the preset list. Click a theme to apply it. If you run multiple groups, use a different theme on each so members can tell them apart at a glance.

Build a custom theme

Open the Custom Themes tab. Customize Light Mode and Dark Mode separately and save each. Click any swatch to open the picker or paste a hex code.

Option	What it changes
Sidebar Background	Sidebar and top bar background color
Primary	Button colors
Background	Surface elements and modals
Tertiary	Links, radio buttons, and checkboxes
Surface	Base of the interface
Primary Font	Main body text
Secondary Font	Selected text
Fill Color	Hover state color
Borders	All border colors
Error	Error state color

Click Save after every change or your edits will not stick.

What members see

Members see whichever theme the admin chose. They can still toggle between Light and Dark Mode in their own Settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find theme settings in a community group?

Inside the group, click the right sidebar, choose Settings at the bottom, then select Themes. You will need to enable themes in Labs first.

Do theme changes apply to the mobile app?

No. Custom themes only apply to the web view. The Sparkforge mobile community app uses its own default styling.

Can members override the theme I set?

Members see the admin's chosen theme but can switch between Light and Dark Mode in their personal settings.

Do I have to customize light and dark mode separately?

Yes. Each mode has its own color settings, and you must save changes for each one independently.