WP Theme Review: Dark Black
81 Comments July 16, 2007 5084 Views
UPDATE: 02/04/08
You can now download the Dark Black theme from my Downloads page via zip file. I still don’t have the customization kit but I’ll upload it right away as soon as I get it.
UPDATE: 09/03/07
While browsing through my files, I found the customization kit for the Dark Black theme. The kit is what you’ll need to create your own customized header for this theme. If you want it, just leave a comment with your email address and I’ll send it to you.
UPDATE: 08/05/07
I found out from Nemo’s comment that OneMoreRevision can’t be accessed at this time. If anyone wants to have this theme, just leave a comment with your email address and I’ll send the zip file to your inbox.
Dark Black is a beautiful theme scheme created OneMoreRevision for the popular Dark theme by Bartelme. Dark Black works exactly as the original theme and the only difference is the color scheme.
The Dark Black theme has been tested on Wordpress 2.1.3 and browsers like Firefox, Safari, IE 6 & 7. It’s been validated as XHTML 1.0 and CSS 2.0 compliant and supports the following Wordpress plugins:
- flickrRSS
- Gravatar
- Ultimate Tag Warrior
- WP-PageNavi
You can also download the Dark Black customization kit to create a personalized logo. Right now, the kit doesn’t include instructions so you’ll have to figure it out yourself.
Screenshot:
My Take:
The Dark Black is a beautiful “dark” Wordpress theme. If you love dark themes, you’ll definitely love this one and I’m pretty sure you’ll be downloading it soon afterwards. Personally, I like it more than the original theme. I think the color scheme suits the design better. The author, Brad Bowen did a really good job with this theme.
When I first saw this theme, I was tempted to use it here on JaypeeOnline but changed my mind because I know some readers might have a hard time reading my posts with the dark background. IMO, this theme would be fine for personal blogs or photoblogs but not for blogs that have lengthy or wordy posts.
The only drawback that I can see for this theme is that it isn’t widget-ready yet. Although it might not be long before someone decides to make this theme widget-ready. So for those who use widgets, you’ll just have to wait. I give this theme a 4.5 out of 5.
Check out or Download the Dark Black theme for Wordpress.
(8 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
Oooh. That’s nice! Very sexy.
@Joni - Sexy huh? Hehe
This theme is beautiful!
@Ade - Yup, it’s one of the most beautiful dark Wordpress themes available.
Wow! Where do you get these cool stuffs? Hahaha. Nice one.
How I wish I have another blog on Wordpress, so that I could play around with these themes. Sigh.
BTW, already added you up to my blogroll!
@Karlo - Tricks of the trade. Hehe
You have paid hosting right? If you do, you can install Wordpress and create a blog as your sandbox to test themes and plugins.
Thanks for adding me up!
This is one of the things I easily get jealous of… new THEMES in 4 columns huh?
You’re right, text can be too painful to read on black background. I’d still prefer the whtite over black text, besides it blends well with your textads.
I noticed, no more bottom archives. Looks neat.
PS. can you make text a bit larger on this? Or some avatars on comment links? I think like my avatar, anyways.
@K - Hehe..you should be and that should change your mind to have your own paid hosting.
Yeah, I removed the bottom bar after giving it some thought. Your suggestion helped, so thanks!
Btw, I think the text is fine but I did add the comment avatars. I’ve been meaning to do it but was too lazy then you mentioned about it so I went ahead and did it.
Hi,
I get an Apache Authentication Window clicking on the link to download Dark Black. The same happen whenever I attempt to access to ‘onemorevision’ domain.
Do you know what’s happened? Your post is not so old, just 18 days ago. It’s strange.
@Nemo - Thanks for telling me about it. I didn’t know that his site was down until I read your comment. I tried accessing it and got the same authentication window like you.
I really don’t know what happened to the site. It is strange. Let me know if you find out what happened. In the mean time, I’ll update this post and offer to send this theme to anyone who would like to have it.
Again, thanks for the info.
Not at all Jaypee.
So, could u send me the Dark Black Theme and, if you have it, also the Dark Orange Theme from the same author?
Thanks in advance.
PS: if I know something about OneMoreRevision, I’ll tell u.
@Nemo - I’ll send you the file as soon as I find them. I’m sure I have the Dark Black but I’m not sure if I have the Dark Orange. Anyways, I’ll send you whatever I have, okay?
Okay
@Nemo - Check your inbox. I just sent you the Dark Black theme zip file. Enjoy!
Hi Jaypee,
Boy I’d be happy if ya could email me the dark black zip buddy! I was gutted when I couldn’t get into his site:(
Thanks man!
@Lars - I’ve sent you the zip file.
Thanks!
@Nemo - No problemo. You’re welcome!
Thanks Jaypee, damn nice of you……your the man!!
hi nice review, i’d love a copy of this theme if you could email me one over.
Thanks
@Lars - No sweat. You’re welcome!
@David - Dark Black theme sent!
Havent seen the theme arrive, might have got lost in the ether
Can you resend or perhaps post it somewhere people can d/l it from 
@David - I sent it again to your email address. Please let me know if you received it.
I would love this theme:p A little email attachment would be awesome
@Wasney - Also sent you a copy of the theme. Please check your mail box.
I would like this theme please. To bad you cant see it live on the website.
@MaryJane - Sent you a copy. Please let me know if you get it or not.
Hmm…it didn’t come to my email…I got your email tho, just no attachment.
@Wasney - Sent it again and hopefully this time you get the attachment.
I got this theme just fine. Thank you for sending it to me.
Browsing the internet and i ran across this theme done in another color. You can see it here:
http://paulenderson.com/2007/0.....showcases/
Unsure whether this guy is taking credit for the design. He left the original links in the footer but changed the way its worded. Apparently he got showcased for “his new design”. Nice colors though.
@MaryJane - Glad to know that you got it. You’re welcome!
I’ve seen that blog before and I believe he redesigned the theme but kept the credits at the bottom of the theme. He is taking credit for the CSS and customization of the theme’s design and not the theme itself so it’s okay.
I need a password to access to the download page
Could you provide me the theme ?
@kak - I don’t have the password or access to the author’s site. I can only send you the theme via email.
It’s really nice theme but sadly it’s no longer available for download. :/
I can’t find it anywhere.
@Seb - Yeah, don’t know what happened to the author’s website. It seems that he just disappeared into thin air. Btw, your other comment had your email address so I had to delete it. A word of advice, next time you leave a comment, never post your email address.
I’ve sent you a copy of the theme so please check your inbox and let me know if you receive it. Enjoy!
Got it. Kudos to you Jaypee, thanks!
@Seb - You’re welcome!
hi man great theme and great review thanks in advance ı am forward to meeting download this.please send it to me.
@Kadir - Thanks for the compliment! I’ve sent you a copy of the Dark Black theme so please check your inbox. Let me know if you receive the attachment.
thanks I received it.Good luck.
@Kadir - You’re welcome! Let me know when you’re using the theme so I can drop by your blog.
Could someone tell me what version this theme is currently on? I would also appreciate an emailed copy. Thanks a lot for the review!
@Katzel - The one I have is version 1.3 and I think that’s the latest version released before the author’s site become inaccessible. I just sent you a copy. You’re welcome and glad to know you liked the review.
Could you send me one, also, Jay? This theme is awesome, but does it support widgets?
@bRkDiStuRb3d - I’ve just sent you a copy of the theme. Unfortunately, this theme doesn’t support widgets.
haha it seems that a lot of people is going to ask you for a copy of this theme from now on..
I donwloaded the dark black a while ago and still have it but I want to check it out the dark orange… do you have that one too?
@wolfius - Hehe I know. I only did a review but didn’t expect to be sending out the theme to interested users. I think I also downloaded the Dark Orange but I’m not sure where I kept it. I’ll try to look for it and let you know. Thanks for dropping by!
I’d like the theme please…I have some great mod ideas for it.I’ll send you the link when I’m done. Thanks!
@Francis - I’ve emailed you a copy of the theme. Yes, please do. I’m looking forward to see your theme mods. Thanks for dropping by!
Could you please send me the download for dark_black and the orange if you have it along with the customisation kit.
I sincerely appreciate it.
Kind thanks in advance.
@Cindy - I just sent you the Dark Black theme. I have the customization kit on a different machine so I’ll send it to you later.
please i need the theme dark black. Please can you send me zip file?? Thank you!!
@Giode - Please check your inbox, I sent you a copy of the theme. You’re welcome!
Hey buddy, love the site. I’d be much obliged if you could send me a copy of this theme too. I was going to make my own mod of the dark theme, but now I don’t have to! Thanks in advance.
Ps. If you also have the orange mod to this theme, I’d be super pleased if you’d pass that along too.
@Hanna - Thanks for the compliment! I’ve sent a copy of the Dark Black theme to your email, please check if you receive the attached zip file. Sorry, I still couldn’t find the Orange mod. You’re welcome!
I got the file ok. Thanks again!
@Hanna - That’s good, you’re welcome!
Thank you again.. I would ask you a thing.. How can i add to this theme the widgets?? Thanks..
@Giode - I’m sorry but this theme is not widget-ready so you can’t use widgets. You’ll have to wait for someone to do it or ask someone to make it widget-ready for you. You’re welcome!
please send custom kit and thanks for the great site.
@denice - Sorry but I don’t have the custom kit file here in my laptop. I have it in another computer which I left back in the East coast. I’ll send it to you as soon as I get it, ok?