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Things 3

by mrparalloid

Obsidian Things 3 Theme

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.

Last updated
May 15, 2026
Supported modes
dark + light
Legacy theme
No

About Things 3

Obsidian Things 3 Theme. It has 36 GitHub stars and is steadily gaining traction in the community.

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 "Things 3", 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.

Things 3 was last updated 1 months ago and currently has 1 open issue on the GitHub repo. The low issue count suggests a polished, well-maintained release.

The dark mode uses a true black 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 Things 3 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 "Things 3"
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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Things 3 in Obsidian?
Open Obsidian and go to Settings → Appearance → Themes → Browse. Search for "Things 3", click "Install" and then "Use" to activate. After install you can switch modes from Settings → Appearance.
Does Things 3 support dark + light mode?
Yes. Things 3 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 Things 3 actively maintained?
Things 3 was last updated 1 months ago. It has 36 GitHub stars. There is 1 open issue. Open the GitHub repository to follow updates, file issues, or contribute.