If the built-in dark theme doesn't appeal to you or isn't available in your version, you can try changing the theme manually:
For the Message Log (bottom pane), go to Debug > Show raw directory listings (indirectly) or simply right-click the message log pane. You can change its font and background there. Set it to #1E1E1E with #D4D4D4 text.
On OLED screens, black pixels are actually turned off. A pure black pixel consumes zero watts. A white pixel consumes maximum power.
FileZilla, a widely-used cross-platform FTP client, currently provides . While the application adapts to system-wide dark mode settings on macOS and some Linux desktop environments (via GTK themes), native dark theme support on Windows is largely absent without manual modifications. This report outlines the current state, user workarounds, and recommendations for a more cohesive implementation.
CTA lines
The average web developer or sysadmin looks at their FTP client for roughly 10,000 seconds per day. When you look at a bright white interface (FileZilla’s default "Light" theme), your pupils constrict. While this improves sharpness, it also increases muscle tension in the iris. Over a full workday, this leads to —symptoms include dry eyes, blurred vision, and tension headaches.
Ready to make the switch? Here is how to get the best dark theme experience.