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Dark Theme UI Suite for World of Warcraft

ShadeUI

A comprehensive, fully modular UI suite that brings the default WoW interface into 2026. Dark theme, modern design, native hooks. Subtle in style, powerful in utility.

20+
Features
Plug & Play
Setup
Low
Performance Impact
Multiple
Themes
Features

Everything You Need,
Nothing You Don't

Genuine love for the default WoW UI, just enhanced.

Unit Frames

Core

Clean, multi theme options for unit frames for all user type. Subtle but powerful. There's a theme for you.

Mini Map

Core

A refined minimap with subtle skinning and added utility, keeping the default WoW feel.

Chat

Core

Modernized chat frames that blend seamlessly with the dark theme without losing functionality.

Custom UI Skin

Core

An entire UI subtle skin with loads of themes and options. Every element, unified.

Action Bars

Core

Action bars that hook into native bars. Clean visuals, zero functionality loss.

Cast Bars

Core

Smooth cast bars with dark theme styling and customizable layout. Several theme options, custom textures and more for those who want a pop of color or a new vibe

CDM Manager

Core

Hooks directly into the native cooldown manager. Reliable, stable, no reinvented wheels. Insane custom options, settings and themes+glows.

Performance Page

Utility

Built-in FPS and graphics settings panel. Optimize your game without leaving the UI.

Profile Sharing

Utility

Share your entire Shade UI setup with friends. Export, import, done.

Vanity Features

Fun

Custom AFK screen and tons of fun extras that add personality without bloat.

Character Panel

Core

Redesigned character panel with ilvl, enchants, and gems at a glance. Along with a refined subtle redesign that just works.

Friends List

Core

A modernized friends list that fits the dark theme perfectly. Subtle and light. Added Class color and level info+more.

Party Frame Buffs

Core

Full buffs and debuffs on party frames. See what matters without clutter. Change sizes, add glows, reorganize.

Nameplates

Core

Small mods and open world utility for nameplates. Subtle improvements, big impact.

Bags

Utility

Subtle bag mods: BoE saver, gold tracker, moveable bag frame. Default bag, enhanced.

PvP Suite

PvP

Custom queue notify, arena UI toggles, dampening display, honor cap reminder and more.

Misc Mods

Utility

Cursor finder, repair costs, Queue Eye mover, better load screen and tons more.

Fully Modular

Core

You control what's on or off. Turn on what you want, disable what you don't. Simple.

The Philosophy

Why Shade UI Works

Most features are made with the default wow UI in mind. While Shade does make them pop and give them more utility, it doesnt drastically overhaul them UI wise.

Support & Discord

An active Discord server for bug reports, suggestions, feature requests, and help. Get answers fast and help shape the future of Shade UI.

Built for Stability

By keeping things native at heart, Shade UI ensures proper reliability across patches as much as possible... but edge cases do happen, join our Discord to make reports so we can improve stability for all users.

Performance First

FPS, CPU, and memory usage were all tested during raids, mythic+ and arenas with no major affect on performance. Fully optimized for Midnight and beyond.

Fully Modular

You control what's on or off. Turn on what you want, disable what you don't. There is no right or wrong way, refine whats yours and share with friends.

New User Setup: New users get a special onboarding screen prompting you to choose PvP or PvE. This automatically sets up basic functions and creates a proper foundation based on your playstyle. You can refine everything in-game using /shade or the fast access exit menu button.

Shade UI

Ready to Shade Your UI?

Download Shade UI from CurseForge and transform your World of Warcraft interface today. Free, modular, and built to last.

Once installed, type /shade in-game to open settings