# ClassicWindows

> Classic Windows color theme for Firefox (blue title line, white background, black text)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/classicwindows](https://chrome-stats.com/d/classicwindows)

## Overview

- **ID:** `classicwindows`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lars-Erik Østerud
- **Category:** solid
- **Daily users:** 1,118
- **Weekly downloads:** 108
- **Rating:** 4.89 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2021-04-23
- **First published:** 2021-04-22
- **Size:** 7.40 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/classicwindows/)
- **Website:** [https://firefox.osterud.name](https://firefox.osterud.name/)

## Description

ClassicWindows is a Firefox extension that revives the iconic classic Windows color scheme, featuring a blue title line, white background, and black text. This extension enhances your browsing experience by giving Firefox a familiar and nostalgic look reminiscent of classic Windows interfaces. With ClassicWindows, users can enjoy a clean and simple design that improves readability and visual comfort without any complex setup.

## Rankings

- #3,130 — Overall
- #67 — Solid
- #7 — ctrl+m (windows)
- #13 — class
- #18 — windows

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users appreciate the ClassicWindows Firefox add-on for its clear visual distinction between active and inactive tabs, its clean and easy-on-the-eyes design, and overall positive user experience.

### Pros

- Clear contrast between active and inactive tabs
- Clean and easy on the eyes theme
- Overall love and appreciation for the theme

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/classicwindows)