Obsidian Windows 98 Edition
by smusamashah
A windows 98 makeover theme for Obsidian
Live preview
Interactive Obsidian workspace preview
Switch between supported modes and workspace layouts. The preview loads the theme's real CSS in an isolated Obsidian-like frame, so split panes, reading view, source editor, callouts, tables, tags, and checkboxes can inherit theme styling.
Actual CSS preview
This isolated Obsidian mock loads the theme's real CSS from its GitHub repository, so special fonts, backgrounds, callouts, tabs, and editor rules can render much closer to the installed app.
About Obsidian Windows 98 Edition
A windows 98 makeover theme for Obsidian. It has 68 GitHub stars and is steadily gaining traction in the community. As a legacy theme, Obsidian Windows 98 Edition uses the older Obsidian CSS structure — most modern features still work, but you may want to combine it with a community CSS snippet for newer Obsidian functionality.
The theme supports both dark and light mode — switch from Settings → Appearance, and both color schemes are designed to be paired with the theme without re-tweaking. Callouts, code blocks, tables, and headings are styled to work consistently in both modes. Installation is one click — open Obsidian, go to Settings → Appearance → Themes → Browse, search for "Obsidian Windows 98 Edition", and click Install. The theme's CSS is bundled with Obsidian's theme store, so there is no manual file copying or CSS snippet setup required.
Obsidian Windows 98 Edition was last updated 4 years ago and currently has 2 open issues on the GitHub repo. The low issue count suggests a polished, well-maintained release.
The dark mode uses a dark gray background that the live preview on this page shows in context — callouts, blockquotes, code blocks, and the in-app navigation all reflect the theme's actual CSS. If you want to compare Obsidian Windows 98 Edition with other themes that share the same mode support, the Similar Obsidian themes section below has the most popular alternatives ranked by GitHub stars.
Install in Obsidian
Open Obsidian and browse community themes from Appearance settings.
Settings → Appearance → Themes → Browse → Search "Obsidian Windows 98 Edition"Frequently asked questions
- How do I install Obsidian Windows 98 Edition in Obsidian?
- Open Obsidian and go to Settings → Appearance → Themes → Browse. Search for "Obsidian Windows 98 Edition", click "Install" and then "Use" to activate. After install you can switch modes from Settings → Appearance.
- Does Obsidian Windows 98 Edition support dark + light mode?
- Yes. Obsidian Windows 98 Edition supports dark + light modes — switch between them from Settings → Appearance. Both light and dark color schemes are maintained by the theme author, so contrast, accent colors, and surface treatments are designed for each environment.
- Is Obsidian Windows 98 Edition actively maintained?
- Obsidian Windows 98 Edition was last updated 4 years ago. It has 68 GitHub stars. There are 2 open issues. Open the GitHub repository to follow updates, file issues, or contribute.
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