How Can You Easily Enable Windows Accent Color in Firefox Title Bar?

What Are the Steps to Activate Windows Accent Color in Firefox for a Better Visual Experience?

Mozilla Firefox typically displays a grey title bar that does not reflect the accent color set in Windows 10 or Windows 11. This can make it challenging to distinguish between active and inactive windows. You can enable the Windows accent color in Firefox’s title bar and tab bar without using custom CSS. Here’s how to do it simply and effectively:

Benefits of Enabling Windows Accent Color in Firefox

• Makes it easier to distinguish active and inactive Firefox windows
• Matches Firefox’s appearance with other browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
• Provides a more cohesive look by integrating with Windows personalization settings

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Enable Accent Color in Windows Settings

1. Press WIN+I to open the Settings app.
2. Go to Personalization > Colors.
3. Toggle on “Show accent color on title bars and window borders.”

Step 2: Apply the System Theme in Firefox

1. Open Firefox and click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
2. Select Add-ons and themes or press Ctrl+Shift+A.
3. Click the Themes section.
4. Make sure “System Theme – Auto” is enabled. If not, click Enable next to it.

Step 3: Enable Accent Color in Firefox’s Advanced Settings

1. Type about:config in the Firefox address bar and press Enter.
2. Accept the warning by clicking “Accept the Risk and Continue.”
3. Search for browser.theme.windows.accent-color-in-tabs.enabled.
4. Double-click the preference or click the toggle icon to set it to True.

Additional Tips

Change the accent color anytime via Windows Settings under Personalization > Colors. This feature is built into Firefox but is disabled by default due to unresolved bugs.

Following these steps provides a visually integrated Firefox experience that aligns with your Windows accent color preferences.