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30+ Stunning Gnome Desktop Themes for Linux users

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Most of you think that Microsoft windows and Mac OS are the only two famous operating systems. But now Ubuntu a linux based operating system is also getting popular. I recently saw Ubuntu in one of my friends PC and I was amazed to see its performance. Though it’s difficult a bit , but once you learn it will be easy. Ubuntu is an African word meaning ‘Humanity to others’, As the name signifies , Ubuntu distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world. That is Ubuntu is and always will be free of charge. You do not pay any licensing fees extra. You can download, use and share Ubuntu with your friends, family, school or business for absolutely nothing. So according to me instead of using a pirated OS and getting got by FBI , you can go for Ubuntu Operating system which is absolutely free of charge.

Actually Ubuntu is a community developed operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. Whether you use it at home, at school or at work Ubuntu contains all the applications you’ll ever need, from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools.

Installing Ubuntu theme

Since most may not know how to install custom themes in ubuntu , here is a quick guide for all those newbies.
Once you have finished downloading the theme , Do the following steps.

Ubuntu Theme installation guide

  • system > preferences > appearance
  • click instal and browse your theme (It should be a tar.gz file)
  • click open and then click apply new theme.

30+ Stunning Linux Desktop Themes

Just like Microsoft windows and Mac OS , Ubuntu too has some cool default desktop themes. Since Ubuntu is using the Gnome desktop environment it is possible to change the theme to any other Gnome theme. You can even use this Gnome Themes to any of the linux based operating systems as well.

You can use these Gnome themes in any Linux based Operating Systems like Ubuntu , Debian , etc

Moomex Ultimatum Gnome Desktop theme

Ubuntu Theme installation guide

Monochrome Gnome Ubuntu Desktop theme
Monochrome Gnome Ubuntu Desktop theme

Darker Ice Murrina Ubuntu Desktop theme
Darker Ice Murrina Ubuntu Desktop theme

Hardy Linux Theme

Arezzom KDE Theme

Raptor Ubuntu Desktop theme
Raptor Ubuntu Desktop theme

Aurora Gnome Desktop theme
Aurora Gnome Desktop theme

Murrina Triomphe

Murrina TriompheGnome Desktop theme

BurntOrangeIce Gnome Desktop theme
BurntOrangeIce Gnome Desktop theme

Hardy Theme For Gnome Desktops Customization
Hardy Theme For Gnome Desktops Customization

Blue Joy Gnome Desktop theme
Blue Joy Gnome Desktop theme

BlueSpace Gnome Desktop theme
BlueSpace Gnome Desktop theme

Willkarmic Linux Gnome Desktop Theme

Willkarmic Linux Gnome Desktop Theme

Dark Ice Gnome Desktop theme
Dark Ice Gnome Desktop theme

Willibox Gnome Desktop theme
Willibox Gnome Desktop theme

ArezzoM Linux Theme

Arezzom KDE Theme

Soffice Gnome Desktop theme
Soffice Gnome Desktop theme

Humanity Gnome Desktop theme
Humanity Gnome Desktop theme

Bluelooks Gnome Desktop theme
Bluelooks Gnome Desktop theme

Silent Night Gnome Desktop theme
Silent Night Gnome Desktop theme

Night impression Gnome Desktop theme
Night impression Gnome Desktop theme

MacOS-X Aqua Gnome Desktop theme
MacOS-X Aqua Gnome Desktop theme

Vistabut Gnome Desktop theme
Vistabut Gnome Desktop theme

Aero-clone Gnome Desktop theme
Aero-clone Gnome Desktop theme

Leopard style Gnome Desktop theme
Leopard style Gnome Desktop theme

Elegant Brit style Gnome Desktop theme
Elegant Brit style Gnome Desktop theme

OrangeLiNstaBlackPlastic Gnome Desktop theme
OrangeLiNstaBlackPlastic Gnome Desktop theme

Ubuntu Dust Gnome Desktop theme
Ubuntu Dust Gnome Desktop theme

Dr’s AquaVista Gnome Desktop theme
Dr's AquaVista Gnome Desktop theme

Elegance Gnome ubuntu Desktop theme
Elegance Gnome ubuntu Desktop theme

imetal Gnome ubuntu Desktop theme
imetal Gnome ubuntu Desktop theme

Murrina Aero Gnome ubuntu Desktop theme

Murrina Aero Gnome ubuntu Desktop theme

hope you like my collection of gnome desktop themes for Ubuntu. If you know anyother good Ubuntu themes then do let me know , i will add them to this list. See you soon with a new post

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5 Comments

  1. GDB April 26, 2010 at 9:36 am - 

    These are great ! I can’t make up my mind witch one to use …trying out the MAC OSX one. Thanks Mohamed ! Bookmarked !

  2. terminhell May 3, 2010 at 4:54 pm - 

    Arezzom appears to be a KDE theme…

  3. José – Hacer una Pagina November 29, 2010 at 7:32 am - 

    BLUESPACE Looks very cool.

    I’ll try.

    Thanks

    J.

  4. TDH August 2, 2011 at 9:32 pm - 

    Are these for gnome 2 and will they work on gnome 3?

  5. Reeta Padihar May 9, 2012 at 5:17 pm - 

    Wow, its very nice theme, really like by Ubuntu Users!

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