Google dims custom banners to increase readability. Let’s take a minute to understand why Google dims the banner for us. BONUS – link to an updated custom theme/banner template (Google changed the size since our original post).How to request Google to change this feature.Why Google dims custom themes (banners).Since teachers are constantly coming to us asking about this, we thought it’d be helpful to discuss a few things: At this moment, there is no way to get around the dreaded dimmed banner. I really wish this was a post to tell you how to permanently lighten your dimmed banner, but unfortunately, it’s not. To follow up on our ever popular post comes the prevalent question: Why does Google dim my custom banner? It can be infuriating to spend so much time creating something just the way you want it, only to upload it to Google Classroom and have it darkened. And please note, when I say “theme,” I’m referring to the banner at the top of the Stream. Please be sure to visit our original post to learn how to create a custom theme if you’re not sure how. And what better way to do this than creating a custom theme? It’s so quick and easy, yet impactful. And Google Classroom is the hub and jump-off point that students visit over and over, so this space should be engaging and unique. Teachers work tirelessly to create engaging and unique content online for their students.

One of our most popular blog posts to date is, “How to Create a Custom Theme in Google Classroom,” and it’s no secret why, especially now with all of the virtual learning happening.

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