Emby allows you to completely overhaul the look of your web application by injecting custom CSS directly into your server dashboard
. While many users prefer the "dark mode" defaults, the community has developed several themes that mimic popular streaming services or provide unique aesthetics. How to Apply CSS Themes
Applying a theme is straightforward and does not require modifying system files, ensuring your changes survive server updates: Emby Server Dashboard Navigate to Scroll down to the Custom CSS Paste your chosen CSS code into the box. and refresh your browser to see the changes. Popular Emby CSS Themes Emby Dark Themes (by BenZuser)
: A collection of high-quality dark themes available in various accent colors like Blue, Red, Pink, and "Orange-Plex." These are widely used and can be found on Netflix-Inspired Theme
: A popular snippet that mimics the Netflix UI layout, featuring bold typography and specific card styling. Embymalism emby css themes
: A minimalist theme designed specifically for newer Emby stable releases (4.9.x), focusing on a clean and distraction-free interface. Theme.park Collection
: Offers a suite of themes like "Aquamarine" and "Hotpink" that are part of a broader ecosystem for self-hosted apps. Ultrachromic
: Although frequently cited in the similar Jellyfin community, variants exist for Emby that provide vibrant, high-contrast visuals. What You Can Customize I don't know how to install custom Css in server - Emby
Most custom themes start by making the interface darker. Here is a snippet you can paste into your Custom CSS box to immediately test if it works: Emby allows you to completely overhaul the look
/* Basic Dark Background */
.backgroundContainer, .dialog
background: #101010 !important;
/* Changing the Sidebar/Accent Color */
.sidebarLink:hover, .emby-button:not(.notext):hover
background: #424242 !important;
/* Changing the Primary Theme Color (usually Green/Blue) */
.accentColor, .itemSelectionPanel
background-color: #009688 !important; /* Teal Color */
When writing or editing CSS, it helps to understand the class names Emby uses. Emby uses a web-based UI, so standard web development rules apply.
Emby uses web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) for its web UI and apps, so you can customize its appearance by adding CSS themes. Below is a concise, practical overview for creating, installing, and maintaining Emby CSS themes.
Web browsers aggressively cache CSS. If you install a theme and see no changes, perform a hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R on Windows, Cmd+Shift+R on Mac).
Emby is a powerful media server that gives you full control over your personal movie, TV, music, and live TV library. One of its most flexible features is the ability to customize the visual appearance using CSS themes. Whether you want a dark mode with neon accents, a minimalist interface, or a design that matches your home theater hardware, CSS themes let you transform Emby’s look and feel beyond the built‑in options. The "Dark Mode" Foundation Most custom themes start
Best for: Netflix impersonation. Darkflix reworks the Emby layout to mimic Netflix’s horizontal scrolling rows, larger hero banners at the top of the screen, and cleaner metadata tags.
While CSS themes are for the web interface, there is a trick to use them on a TV browser (like the one built into LG or Samsung TVs).
Warning: This is advanced and prone to breaking after Emby server updates.