How To Install Arc Theme In Ubuntu?

Ubuntu’s default theme is nice enough, but it is hasn’t changed much in several years. If you want a stylish looking Ubuntu desktop, try an alternative theme. Mine favourite is Arc theme.

Note: You must be running Ubuntu 15.04 or later to use this theme.

Arc Theme Preview

Installation

Open your terminal and run the below commands

sudo apt-get install unity-tweak-tool
wget http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:Horst3180/xUbuntu_15.04/Release.key
sudo apt-key add - < Release.key
sudo sh -c "echo 'deb http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/Horst3180/xUbuntu_15.04/ /' >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/arc-theme.list"
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install arc-theme

Configuration

Launch Unity Tweak Tool from the Dash.
Click on Theme under Appearance section.
Select Arc theme from Available themes list.
Click Icons tab.
Select Elementary-xfce-dark from Available themes list.

Enjoy the new look of your Ubuntu desktop.