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 Zenburn
Zenburn on Obsidian. It has 11 GitHub stars and is steadily gaining traction in the community.
The theme is dark-mode only. If you need a light-mode alternative, the similar-themes section below has the most popular dark-and-light dual-mode themes on the site. Installation is one click — open Obsidian, go to Settings → Appearance → Themes → Browse, search for "Zenburn", 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.
Zenburn was last updated 4 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 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 Zenburn 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 "Zenburn"Frequently asked questions
- How do I install Zenburn in Obsidian?
- Open Obsidian and go to Settings → Appearance → Themes → Browse. Search for "Zenburn", click "Install" and then "Use" to activate. After install you can switch modes from Settings → Appearance.
- Does Zenburn support dark mode?
- Yes. Zenburn supports dark mode — switch between them from Settings → Appearance. Only dark mode is available — if you need the other mode, browse the /light category for alternatives.
- Is Zenburn actively maintained?
- Zenburn was last updated 4 months ago. It has 11 GitHub stars. There is 1 open issue. Open the GitHub repository to follow updates, file issues, or contribute.
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