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There are many reasons to change the theme on VKontakte. Perhaps the standard design has become so boring that information from the social network is no longer perceived. Or you just want to create the mood for the season or ahead of the holidays.
Today we’ll figure out how to change the VKontakte theme. If you have already tried to do this using the settings of the site itself, then you know that VKontakte does not include such a function. The developers didn't take care of this.
Only third-party programs and applications provide the opportunity to change the design of VK. Let's talk today about reliable and safe methods available to us in 2018, since many software products worked previously, but are not supported after updating the social network.
The most popular and proven browser extension. It has earned a good reputation among users.
Main advantages:
- a large selection of themes for the new VKontakte design,
- updating and adding new pictures,
- free use,
- Availability of a designer for independent page design.
To install and use the extension, follow the step-by-step instructions. I will show the process in the Firefox browser, but this add-on is also available for Chrome, Yandex and Opera.
Step-by-step action plan for installing the add-on:
Step 1. Go to the developers’ website or use the browser menu on your computer. The second way is closer to me. I click on the icon in the upper right corner of the screen and select add-ons from the drop-down list.
Step 2. In the search bar I enter the name of the extension: Get Styles. I select the first one from the list that appears.
Step 3. On the program page you can read its description, reviews, and find out the number of users.
Step 4. To install, click on the “Add to Firefox” button.
Step 5. A pop-up window will appear in which you need to confirm the application’s access to data on the sites vk.com and get-styles.ru, as well as browser tabs.
After installation is complete, you can start using it.
When the browser add-on is installed, an icon with an image of such an animal will appear in the upper right corner.
Left-click on it and select “Theme Gallery”.
The developer's website will automatically open. There are many different design solutions for VK here. On the right is a list of topics divided by category. Choose any option that suits your occasion and mood and click “Apply”. After this, you just need to refresh the VKontakte page. I like images of nature and since winter is coming, I chose a winter landscape. And this is what happened.
It happens that the theme is installed poorly, the text is not visible, or the eyes get tired of looking at a bright, contrasting picture. You can always change the design to something else.
If you want to return the normal look, then there are 2 ways: disable the extension by right-clicking on it and selecting the appropriate item, or install a standard theme through the Get Styles website. Each image category at the bottom of the page has this option.
If you like the service and want to actively participate in its life - comment on topics and create your own, you need to register. If you are not satisfied with the operation of this product, you can disable and remove it by going to the “Add-ons” section in the Internet browser menu.
I don't use this method, but if you like experiments, you can try a new program for accessing the network. Go to the developer's website and download the product.
It can be installed on a computer or phone running Android OS. The program itself is reminiscent of Chrome, since they are based on the same engine.
After installation, you will immediately find yourself on the welcome page. After scrolling down, click on the “VKontakte” button. Log in to the social network and confirm your consent for Orbitum to access your VK account.
An icon in the form of a paint palette will appear in the upper left corner of the page. By clicking on it, you can select a new topic from a fairly large list. If you are satisfied with the Orbitum browser, you can use it for any tasks on the Internet or access only VKontakte through it.
Mobile application Kate Mobile
To change the design of VKontakte, find an alternative to the official application on Google Play. The program is called Kate Mobile, I already talked about it in an article about. Install the application and log in to the social network.
This method is not suitable for iPhones, but only for Android phones.
Now go to the main menu by clicking on the three dots on the right. Open “Settings” – “Appearance” – “Theme”.
The default is “Indigo”.
You can change it to dark or brighter. Experiment and find a suitable background. I changed it to “Indigo dark”. After this, you need to close the program and open it again for the settings to take effect.
This is how easy it is to add a little variety to the design of your favorite social network on your phone.
Conclusion
Yes, it happens that the standard design of VKontakte gets boring, you want a creative boost, a beautiful background. But don't forget about the security of your computer and your social network account. Use only proven software.
There are other software products, but many of them are outdated and not updated or are unstable and pose a threat to your computer. If you know a good way to change the design of VK, share it in the comments.
And one more detail - only you will see the change in theme; friends and guests on the page will still see the standard design, unless they themselves use the programs described in this article.
Share this article with your friends if you find it useful. Make your stay online more vibrant and interesting, and I say goodbye to you until we meet again.
How to change the design of your page on the VKontakte website to your liking
We all use social networks such as Odnoklassniki and VKontakte every day. We regularly visit our pages, update photos, read the feed and like :-) and also just communicate with our friends and acquaintances. Do you want to surprise them today? Themes for VKontakte and Odnoklassniki websites are the newest and most fashionable trend in social networks. You can create your own, creative and unique page design, which all your friends can see ! You can completely change the appearance of the page - make new pictures, background and font.
You can even customize a theme yourself, simply by selecting your favorite picture from your computer , in general, there is room to turn around
How to do this? Now I will tell you everything in detail:
1. Go here to install themes for VKontakte and Odnoklassniki
select "Install Plugin". The Page Morth program page appears. We install. The message will appear
This means that you did everything correctly and the application is ready to use.
2. Now press the button and select, for example, VKontakte.
3. Now you can log in to VKontakte. There you will see new functions appear: Remove Style, Edit Style, Change Style
What do these new features do?
1. Function Remove Style - completely removes the set style (made using the other two functions), and returns you to the standard style.
2. Function Edit Style calls the style editor. This is where you can select and edit styles, set background images, and choose text color.
I chose the bouquet from the previous post as the background image, then set the background transparency to 50%, then chose the text color in blue shades like this 
, if I don’t like it, I’ll change it later :-), click Apply
And this is what my page looks like now!
When the site is closed, the Style does not disappear, it remains saved and can be seen by all visitors to my page. To remove it, you can use the Remove Style function.
3. Function Change Style brings up a window in which you can change the theme.
To do this, go to the Catalog (at the top of the screen) and select a style category. Here there is a really large selection of very beautiful and varied styles for every taste. My eyes widened and I wanted to try them all on))) By the way, thanks to the creators of the program for such a wide selection - everyone will find something for themselves, and it’s just great to admire, some of the backgrounds are very beautiful!
For example, I really liked these topics:
And these are not the leaders yet))) the leaders are generally nice - come in and choose for yourself to your taste :-)
Which one should I choose? I decided to try one on:
Now I just need to edit the font colors, well, I already know how to do that :-)
By the way, changing Styles in Odnoklassniki is just as easy. Try it!
It is worth adding that the program is completely free, easy to install and, if necessary, uninstalled, and it is easy, convenient and very pleasant to use. So I recommend it to everyone!
You can install the program Themes for VKontakte (VK) and Odnoklassniki PageMorph here:
Regular standard VKontakte theme gets boring very quickly and if you are also one of those people who are no longer satisfied with it, then you just need to use one of the existing ways to change VKontakte theme and periodically change your page to the design you like.
So, in this lesson I will show how, using one program called GetStyles, you can change the VKontakte theme in one click to choose from thousands of different options that are provided on the site and divided into various categories.
What is our plan of action?
1. Download and install the program.
2. Go to the official website, select the topic you are interested in and apply.
3. Reload the VKontakte page and see the result.
Let's get started. First, let's download and install the program.
We will need the latest version, which we can find on the official website http://get-styles.ru by clicking on the appropriate button.
We save the file to our computer, and after the download is complete, launch it and in the first window that opens, accept the terms of the license agreement by clicking on the “I Accept” button.
In the next window, put the switch on the item "Settings" and remove unnecessary checkmarks from three checkboxes. After that, click the “Install” button.
We are waiting for the end installing the GetStyles program.
When everything is ready, a window with further instructions will open.
We will need to launch the browser. Firefox is preferable, but Opera or Chrome can also work fine there.
Next, we need to go to the website http://get-styles.ru and select the theme you like. All of them are divided into many categories, these include cars and computers and animals and cinema and so on. To change the subject in contact, You need to click on the “Apply” link at the bottom of the selected topic and it will change on VKontakte.
All that remains is go to VKontakte and see the result, and if the page was open when changing the theme, then you need to reload it. I successfully changed the topic.
This is how you can change the VKontakte theme. If you want a different theme, then do everything the same way, select a theme and click on the “Apply” link, then reload the page and admire the result.
Now let's say a few words about how to return the default VKontakte theme.
And everything is really simple.
On the same website http://get-styles.ru we go to any category with themes, go down the page to the very bottom and the last theme is the standard one, apply it and everything is ready.
This concludes this lesson, I hope now you understand, how to change the topic in contact and how to remove the topic in contact and you can easily do this on any of your computers.
The Vk social network is an excellent site that has won the hearts and minds of millions of users from all over the world. But its appearance can also become a little boring, because monotony, as is known, causes apathy. Is it possible to change the background of a social network? How to do this, and will other users see the changes on your page? We will talk about all this today in our article.
To begin with, it should be said that the VKontakte background can be changed. You will find instructions below. Another thing is that other users who visit your page will not always see the changes. And some methods are a little more complicated than others.
Changing the background using Orbitum
The most convenient, simple and reliable way to change the background in Contact is to use a special Internet browser for social networks called "". First, download it to your computer, install it, and log in to your VKontakte profile. Next, pay attention to the upper right corner, in which a button with the image of colored pencils will appear. It will allow you not only to change the VKontakte background, but also to make it almost unrecognizable and unique!Enter the menu using this button, select the theme you are interested in and click "Install".
Moreover, using this function, the changed color theme of your VK page will be visible to all users who also use the "Orbitum" web browser. Now let's talk about how to change the VKontakte background using less secure methods.
Third-party sites: threat or creativity?
There are also third-party web resources on the Internet that will help you change the background color on the VKontakte social network, or even put a picture on the background. But we cannot give you a hundred percent guarantee that after using such a site, you will not end up in the hands of scammers. More precisely, your page, because they can steal both your password and your phone number. This means that hacking it will not be difficult at all. So, when using similar background change sites, be especially vigilant.Changing the background in the style sheet
This is the most difficult and confusing option for those who like to sweat in front of the monitor, do something with their own hands.... In general, if you have free time and don’t know what to spend it on, use this method.Depending on your browser, do the following:
- Internet Explorer. Go to "Tools" - "Internet Options" - "General" tab - then "Appearance". Here you must check the box next to "Design using a custom style", click the "Browse" button and select the file with the style sheet (css). Read below about where to get it.
- Mozilla Firefox. Install the "Stylish" plugin, restart the web browser, in the plugin menu click on the "Create style for VK" button, paste the CSS code into the appropriate field.
- Opera. Go to “Settings” - “Advanced” - “Content” - then “Style Options” - look for “Presentation Mode”. Now check the box next to "My style sheet". Copy the code from your CSS.
Where can I get the style sheet?
And now, the most interesting part. Firstly, you can write it yourself if you know how to do it. Secondly, you can download it from somewhere. But when downloading files from the Internet, always remember security.If you're looking to add some style and personality to your social media account, you won't have to try a bunch of options to figure out which one is best. We did it for you. This article provides proven methods that allow you to safely and freely change the design of your VKontakte page.
To change the background for VKontakte, you must first download themes for VKontakte. Or rather, an extension with a catalog of these themes, which is integrated into the browser and allows you to apply the option you like. Note that many of these plugins are equipped with a designer - a small program that allows you to customize the appearance of the page. We are talking about choosing the background color and font color, setting transparency and the appearance of frames for blocks.
In short, this is the topic
So, where is this mysterious place - “here”? Where can I find these same extensions? Some of them are available in official online browser extension stores. For example, you can find the get-styles.ru plugin in the store. However, this does not mean that you will find it in the stores of other web browsers. Therefore, as a rule, developers create a separate website.
In general, there are a lot of similar resources - at least we have tested a couple of dozen. But the applications they provide are either detected by antiviruses as containing malicious code (this was the case with vkstyles.ru and get-styles.ru), or contain advertising and offer to install other products (for example, vk.orbitum.ru).
Therefore, we will consider only a couple of services that have managed to gain trust and popularity (and which provide the opportunity to download extensions for VKontakte for free). These are vktema.com and vkmod.net.
Option one, a little nervous
When installing the plugin from vktema.com We received an offer to install an additional panel in the browser and add it to startup, which is not always interesting.
After restarting the web browser, the “Theme Manager” section appeared in our account menu. However, its catalog was clearly different from what is presented on the site. No bright anime, no hot girls in bikinis, no cool sports cars. Instead of hundreds of wallpaper options, there are only 18 themes with balls, Simon's cat and a wheat field. In addition, when we have already decided how to change the VKontakte theme and selected the appropriate option, the account menu overlaps the theme manager menu. To see your page, you need to click on the block frame with the inscription “VKontakte”. In short, we had to figure out what was what.
Option two, optimal
I was much more pleased with the expansion from vkmod.net . It is much simpler and truly free of unnecessary hassles. After installing the file and restarting the browser, in the “Settings” of the page we saw the “My Themes” category.
In principle, there were themes for VK for every taste - here were romantic pictures with spring flowers, and harsh wallpapers in the spirit of the fantastic game “Dead Space”, and “relaxing” options with views of exotic islands in the middle of the ocean.
We were also pleasantly surprised by the themes with the parallax effect - few analogues can offer this. And the ability to customize the background and font color is a clear plus.
