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Evolve v1.7.0 is here! (Patreon)

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The modern GTK Theme Manager just got smarter, faster, and more feature-packed!

Core Additions


1. All-New Fonts Store



  • Access thousands of fonts directly from Google Fonts without leaving the app. (Note: Evolve is not affiliated with Google.)



  • Test those fonts before installing!



  • All inside the new Fonts tab for efficient font management



  • Efficient and optimized Font Picker



  • Each font comes with its own viewer, maintaining consistency with the offline font viewer for a seamless experience. (Viewer for offline font works if Gnome Fonts isn't installed)

More info on this here

2. Introducing Custom Scripts

  • Automate actions with scripts that run during specific system events.

  • Add scripts to events such as:

    • Before/after wallpaper changes

    • Before/after adaptive theming updates

    • And more via App Settings.

    A significant addition for advanced users looking to enhance system functionality.

3. Quick Adapt: Faster and Smarter Adaptive Theming (Only available for Trailblazer and Visionary members)

  • Replacing the old adaptive theming algorithm, Quick Adapt offers improved speed and reliability.

  • Adapt themes on-the-fly with precision and consistency, making your desktop look better, faster.

  • Watch the test video from here for a comparison with Adaptive Colours - Watch Now

New Features and Enhancements


1. Enhanced User Interface

  • Refreshed Sidebar Design


    Featuring modern icons for a sleek and updated look.

  • All-New Notification Pane


    Stay informed with a dedicated section for updates and alerts.

  • Glassmorphism


    The app background now subtly reflects hints of your wallpaper, creating a harmonious aesthetic. (Only available for Trailblazer and Visionary members)

  • Subtle Blur Effect in Sidebar


    If you’re using the app in a smaller window, you’ll notice a new subtle blur effect in the sidebar. Additionally, I've revised the app layout to reduce unnecessary blank space, thanks to the recent switch back to the default title bar.

2. Improved Animations and Interactions

  • Wallpaper Change Animation
    Now perfectly synced with system wallpaper transitions for a more polished experience.

  • Dialog Animations
    Enhanced transitions for dialogs, making interactions smoother and more responsive.

  • Smarter Deletion Dialog


    Most file/directory deletions will now be handled by this dialog which gives a warning that Evolve is trying to delete a file/folder. The dialog adapts according to the number of files or if the file does not reside in the home directory when it asks if the user wants to force delete (not recommended).

Performance and Optimization

  • Reduced RAM and CPU Usage
    Optimized performance in the albums section for better resource efficiency.

  • Faster Loading Speeds
    Extensions Page now loads in real-time, regardless of system language.

  • Improved Icons Page Accuracy


    The Icons page now displays icons more accurately, making it easier to manage your themes and customizations.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed resize bugs on the Theme Page.

  • Resolved font picker and font viewer bugs for consistent performance.

  • Fixed Extensions Page issues across different system languages.

Quality of Life Updates

  • Less Intrusive Updates
    Update notifications are now based on build numbers, ensuring only important updates trigger full-screen alerts.

  • Users can disable full-screen alerts for all updates via App Settings.

  • Automatic Updates
    Evolve can now download and install updates automatically.

  • The About Page includes the app’s build number and a convenient Update Button.

Other Notable Changes

  • Switched Back to Default Title Bar

  • Removed the custom title bar, resolving multiple terminal warning messages.

  • Simplified layout by eliminating unnecessary blank spaces.

UPDATE - 1 - B171 - 10AUG2025 - Fixed Colour Editors
UPDATE - 2 - B171 - 19AUG2025 - Added support for older OS versions (Ubuntu 22)
UPDATE - 3 - B172 - 21AUG2025 - Fixed GTK4 Theming Issue
UPDATE - 4 - B172 - 16NOV2025 - Fixed Online Fonts store


Download Evolve v1.7.0 today and take your desktop experience to the next level!

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GNOME Customization with Evolve v1.7 | This is EPIC!

Evolve v1.7 is here, bringing even more power to your GNOME customization! From refined Material You-inspired theming to smoother adaptive colors, this update takes your desktop setup to the next level. Watch the full video to see the latest features in action and transform your Linux experience! 🔥 🔗 Download Evolve: https://www.patreon.com/posts/evolve-v1-7-0-is-120662662?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkutm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link 👍 Like & Subscribe for more Linux customization content! #GNOME #Linux #Evolve

Comments

CubeX SG

hey i have a issue to install can you help ?

DUMITRU CILOCI

Add a window rounding feature throughout the system and for all applications, please.

DUMITRU CILOCI

Add a feature to customize window rounding, and what was possible with resize window? I mean the size of rounding into windows.

Nicola Laviola

Good Job but i have a little issue, i don't see my extensions installed why?

Maverick

I get Error: Only locally installed themes can be edited. Does this mean that ONLY the themes that are on the EVOLVE Patreon are supported?

Arc Technologies
>>165619623

It's not like that. If your theme is installed at a location which does not have write access to Evolve then you can't edit it. Try moving your themes to ~/.themes

Alexandre Reis Corrêa Cruz

I need help, I tried to install, but I can't find the "product Key" that it needs to open the software. Please help

Vishwam Barot

No option for adaptive theming in my installation. My UI does not have that button.

Vishwam Barot

Tried changing color of the theme using evolve. It doesn't work. Checked the CSS files and new-css file if it's changed. They are changed but theme doesn't change even after restarting. Changing same for gnome-shell theme works but not for gtk themes. Any idea what I can do ?

Girma Moges

i am encountering a problem after installation.......when i open the app the notice pop up and after accepting it it freezes

Arc Technologies
>>166579175

Can you run ~/nex/apps/Evolve/Evolve in terminal and send me the log output in the contact me form here - bit.ly/evolvegtk

MH AB

how can i install it after get the zip file

Yabō Boyè

When I try to install a theme, it just shows "official method tried" and nothing changes.

Abdurahman Shiine

I'm getting this error upon installation of Graphite theme: ``` $ dconf read /org/gnome/shell/extensions/user-theme/name ' ' > flutter: Error while getting AT+ Themes flutter: PathNotFoundException: Directory listing failed, path = '/home/fedora/AT/' (OS Error: No such file or directory, errno = 2) flutter: Directory listing fails when you have never installed any premium theme pack from AT, Patreon. You may ignore this. [ERROR:flutter/runtime/dart_vm_initializer.cc(40)] Unhandled Exception: Exception: Invalid image data #0 _futurize (dart:ui/painting.dart:7324) #1 ImageDescriptor.encoded (dart:ui/painting.dart:7130) #2 instantiateImageCodecWithSize (dart:ui/painting.dart:2471) #3 instantiateImageCodecFromBuffer (dart:ui/painting.dart:2415) #4 instantiateImageCodec (dart:ui/painting.dart:2362) #5 _AppearancesState.getResizedImage (package:gtkthememanager/front_end/appearance.dart:154) #6 _AppearancesState._getResizedImage (package:gtkthememanager/front_end/appearance.dart:147) #7 _AppearancesState.cacheMainImage (package:gtkthememanager/front_end/appearance.dart:99) $ gnome-terminal -- bash -c "cd Graphite-gtk-theme&& ./install.sh" ProcessException: No such file or directory Command: gnome-terminal -- bash -c cd Graphite-gtk-theme&& ./install.sh $ gnome-terminal -- bash -c "cd Graphite-gtk-theme&& ./install.sh" workingDirectory: /home/fedora/Downloads/Evolve-v1.7.0BLD170-1-PublicRelease/bundle Check that gnome-terminal exists command: gnome-terminal -- bash -c "cd Graphite-gtk-theme&& ./install.sh" [ERROR:flutter/runtime/dart_vm_initializer.cc(40)] Unhandled Exception: ShellException(gnome-terminal -- bash -c "cd Graphite-gtk-theme&& ./install.sh", error: ProcessException: No such file or directory Command: gnome-terminal -- bash -c cd Graphite-gtk-theme&& ./install.sh, workingDirectory: /home/fedora/Downloads/Evolve-v1.7.0BLD170-1-PublicRelease/bundle) ```

Andrés Gómez

The theme does starts unless i choose the theme manually, i have to do this every time i start my computer

PJ CODERS

Can you Make A proper tutorial on how to donwload and apply a conky properly in detail , please make one on the conky named "Sirius" it is in gnome-look.org here is the direct link for it https://www.pling.com/p/1854716/ please please make one tutorial about how to properly apply conky in whatever way is best

Kiontar

What is the solution to this problem when I run the install.sh --->./gtkthememanager: symbol lookup error: ./gtkthememanager: undefined symbol: g_once_init_enter_pointer

NIKHIL MOLUGU

Same problem as Kiontar What is the solution to this problem when I run the install.sh --->./gtkthememanager: symbol lookup error: ./gtkthememanager: undefined symbol: g_once_init_enter_pointer My distro name and version : Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS Please help.

Arc Technologies
>>184421560

Seems like it is not compatible with your Ubuntu version. Ubuntu 24 and later works. Do you have plans to upgrade your Ubuntu version?

YousufPro67

There is a bug that Evolve does not apply colors to toggles and when I apply a theme I don't see any window controls and toggles at all. Not sure if this is just me. If this is a known bug, check out this script that applies the gtk theme, and also shows window controls and toggles. Script: libadwaita-theme-changer by odziom91 on github

Arc Technologies
>>184534727

I did not understand what you are facing. What do you mean by "does not apply colors to toggles" Which theme are you using? Are you sure the theme isn't corrupted? Evolve's job is to pass your commands to the system. The system applies the theme. I don't think colours not appearing properly at certain places are bugs in the app.

YousufPro67

Some suggestions: Mouse settings (icon etc), window control settings (show specific buttons), font rendering, wallpaper (switch between normal and dark), sound

Kiontar

new error for me, in Zorin OS ---> [xcb] Unknown sequence number while processing reply [xcb] Most likely this is a multi-threaded client and XInitThreads has not been called [xcb] Aborting, sorry about that. gtkthememanager:.. /.. /src/xcb_io.c:730: _XReply: The '!xcb_xlib_threads_sequence_lost' statement

Kiontar
>>185365506

I think it has to do with NVIDIA drivers, the GNOME Wayland version works fine, on the other hand with X11 it gives that error, I imagine it's something related to that

Shaun Cooper

since update i have no longer got the ability to change wallpaper from the Evolve app? I have to use Gnome's appearance setting, tried removing evolve and installing an older version but when i click to change the wallpaper in the app it does nothing.

Yoj Rasaili

Does it work inside VMware Fusion (Mac with M series chip)? I tried but encountered errors.