Do you often spend too much time browsing the Chrome Web Store for the perfect theme? Is it hard for you to find a theme that you really like, or one that still looks decent once applied to your browser?
If youâre really picky like me, it makes more sense to just create your own Chrome theme. Doing this doesnât have to be a long or difficult process (like you may think it is); you can quickly and easily create your own Chrome theme using the My Chrome Theme app. Additionally, you can also share your design w ith the world for them to use as well.
Hereâs how to create your very own Google Chrome theme in a matter of minutes.
Creating Your Theme
1. Install the My Chrome Theme app from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Go to your New Tab page to launch the application. On the new page that opens, click on the blue âstart making themeâ button.
3. On the next page, youâll need to import an image to be used as the background on the New Tab page. You can either upload an image from your computer, or use your webcam (if you have one) to take a picture.
4. Your image will immediately show in the mock browser on the page. From there, you can adjust the position of the image (fit to screen, fill screen, tile image, or custom), add effects (black and white, sepia, polarized, inverted, etc), or upload a new image.
5. The next step is all about colors; youâll see three different pins on the page, which represent the three different areas that you can customize. Youâll be able to choose a single color for the browser toolbar, background tabs, and the browserâs frame.
As you select a color, it will instantly change on the mock browser, so that you can exactly how it will look with your background. Note: You canât use the same color twice; each section must have a unique color.
6. If youâre not sure what colors to use or youâre in a hurry, you can click on âIâm Feeling Luckyâ to automatically add colors to your theme.
7. Finally, the last step is to give your theme a name and an optional description, and then click on the âmake my themeâ button.
Using and Sharing Your Theme
On the last page, youâll be able to install your theme. This works just as youâd expect â" like any other Chrome theme that you install. Click on âinstall my theme,â then click on the âaddâ button once the Chrome alert message pops up asking if you want to add it to your browser.
You can also share your theme for others to view and/or use if theyâd like. Youâll get a unique link that you can share on your social networks, via email, on IM, etc. There is also a Google+ button right next to the URL, making it easy to share with your Google+ circles.
This is what others will see, when they go to your unique URL:
Once you start over, or whenever you reopen the app, youâll see your custom themes displayed at the bottom of the page for easy access. This way, youâll never lose track of the themes that youâve created.
Conclusion
As you can see, My Chrome Theme is a fun and easy way to create your very own theme for Google Chrome. Whether you want to personalize your browser or create themes for others to use, this app is the perfect tool for the job.
If youâd like to install the theme that I create (pictured above), just click on âunique linkâ above. If you decide to create your own, be sure to share it with us in the comments.
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