Name: sqlshades.com
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Rating: 4.9

Jonathan Rhoads Guest

My main work life is spent in SSMS. I've been using SQL Shades for about half a year now, and it ha

My main work life is spent in SSMS. I've been using SQL Shades for about half a year now, and it has been a game changer. So much easier to work in dark mode!

Be aware that at this point, SQL Shades doesn't handle the following:
- Integration services catalog - Packages - Reports.
- Some Redgate extensions (SQL Search, SQL History, SQL Source Control).

In addition, Redgate's SQL Test extension doesn't play happily with SQL Shades - the on-screen text is colored such that it simply disappears to the point that when I need to use that tool, I have to turn off SQL Shades.

But I'm not in those areas enough that it bothers me. The main query panes are where I spend most of my time, and they couldn't be better!

Date of experience: Feb 21, 2026

Jonathan Rhoads Guest

1 week ago

Offers an incredible improvement to the SSMS experience

My main work life is spent in SSMS. I've been using SQL Shades for about half a year now, and it has been a game changer. So much easier to work in dark mode!Be aware that at this point, SQL Shades doesn't handle the following: - Integration services catalog - Packages - Reports. - Some Redgate extensions (SQL Search, SQL History, SQL Source Control).In addition, Redgate's SQL Test extension doesn't play happily with SQL Shades - the on-screen text is colored such that it simply disappears to the point that when I need to use that tool, I have to turn off SQL Shades.But I'm not in those areas enough that it bothers me. The main query panes are where I spend most of my time, and they couldn't be better!

Date of experience: Feb 21, 2026

Tiago Pinho Guest

1 week ago

Saved my Eyes

Works perfectly in SSMS, my everyday tool. SQL Shades saved my eyes.

Date of experience: Feb 18, 2026

ITDeane Guest

2 weeks ago

SQL Shades is a MUST for SSMS

I really appreciate a dark mode option for something that I have to stare at all day. SSMS not having one was a major let down. The color options too from SQL Shades has been so cool to have. Even though I'm only using the Basic Dark right now, I'm pretty tempted to up my subscription to try the others out.

Date of experience: Feb 11, 2026

Stephen Schlautmann Guest

2 months ago

If SSMS was a Pizza, SQL Shades is the Toppings

SQL Shades has been a wonderful add in for SSMS that I would not want to be without! The color schemes of the applications I use are very important to me. My favorite theme is the Cyberpunk (OLED) theme, which is in Beta. Taking Cyberpunk, then making all the application backgrounds true black is a hot combo!

Date of experience: Dec 18, 2025

Brian Perrin Guest

3 months ago

A real life saver

A real life saver! Recent eye surgery necessitated dark mode, and this is a home run.

Date of experience: Nov 17, 2025

Lino Espinosa Guest

3 months ago

Essential

Why isn't this a built in functionality already? I don't really get it. But as things are right now, this is a lifesaver. I would have moved to another DB manager if shades didn't exist

Date of experience: Nov 12, 2025

John Hill Guest

4 months ago

SQL Shades is a must have for SSMS

For those that spend a lot of time in SSMS, SQL Shades is an eye saver. I use multiple add-ins for SSMS and, IMHO, SQL Shades is a must have.

Date of experience: Oct 22, 2025

Cats And Shoes Guest

5 months ago

My eyes thank you

For too long, I have been using SSMS without SQLShades. The day I installed it, my eyes were so thankful. I can’t believe I didn’t know about this until now!!

Date of experience: Sep 22, 2025

TommyInGame26 Guest

7 months ago

Work in SSMS? Use SQL Shades

If you spend any amount of time within SQL Server Management Studio - you need SQL Shades.The fact that Microsoft has overlooked adding a 'dark mode' to SSMS is crazy, thankfully there is a solution to address that.