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Based on 109 reviews
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Shades is the dark mode add-in for SQL Server Management Studio.Just install the SQL Shades extension and it'll darken everything automatically, including what SSMS' hidden dark mode misses.
SQL Shades (sqlshades.com) has 109 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
109 approved reviews, newest moderated first
Xyphon
SQL Shades is the best "really the only true" solution for using Dark Mode in Microsoft SSMS. I've been developing professionally with SSMS for over 11+ years. I've had to use "hacks" to get a broken dark mode. This is the fix I've been waiting on Microsoft to give us for a long time.
Reply from SQL ShadesMar 3, 2025
Thanks for the kind words, Xyphon!
Edgar Z.
its great, very useful, should be native
Reply from SQL ShadesFeb 27, 2025
Thanks for the great review, Edgar!
Nuno
Amazing. Better than this, only two of this.
Reply from SQL ShadesFeb 18, 2025
Thanks, Nuno! Really glad you like it 😁
Brian
Delivers a superb dark mode experience to SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Makes working with SQL way more pleasant-- the palette is definitely well thought of. Microsoft couldn't do this better, if they wanted to introduce a dark mode.
Reply from SQL ShadesFeb 17, 2025
Thanks, Brian! I appreciate the kind words 😊
Ian
Just what SSMS needed, I love the pro version of SQL shades, it has a true dark mode [Pitch Black], also [Cyberpunk] is pretty good as well. Great software and excellent value.
Reply from SQL ShadesJan 30, 2025
Thanks so much, Ian! Your support means a lot 😊
FELIX M.
I really like a lot SQL Shades themes, particularly the "Pitch Black" theme. I'm over fifty-years old and it's easy on the eyes. Also, I like the "granular" level of customization the tool provides if for some reason you're not happy with the default ones. So I would really recommend this tool for any one who uses SQL Server on a daily basis. You won't regret it.
Reply from SQL ShadesJan 13, 2025
I'm so glad you've found SQL Shades to be so helpful, Felix! Thanks for the kind words and the 5 star review. 😎
Carleigh
I've wanted to switch over to SSMS for years, but I find the UI and the light mode so UGLY and triggering for migraines that I could never do it. As someone who spends hours a day writing and executing SQL, I just couldn't do it. Then recently my boss showed me SQL Shades.... LIFE CHANGER! It's so beautiful and customizable and modern. No more 1994 SSMS for me. Thank you so much SQL Shades, you're inspiring.
Reply from SQL ShadesJan 6, 2025
Carleigh, I'm so glad you discovered SQL Shades and that it's been so helpful for you! Thanks for the 5 star review. 😊
Marin N.
A must-have add-on for MS SQL. It makes themes as easy as pie!
Reply from SQL ShadesJan 6, 2025
So glad you're enjoying it, Marin! Thanks for the great review! 😊
