Complete guide to installing all official Kali Linux wallpapers from the repository.
All Kali wallpapers spanning from version 1.0 to 2025, including community and legacy packs.
Meta-package that installs ALL wallpaper packages
Latest wallpapers for Kali 2025
Wallpapers for Kali 2024
Wallpapers for Kali 2023
Wallpapers for Kali 2022
Wallpapers for Kali 2020.4
Wallpapers for Kali 2019.4
Classic wallpapers from Kali 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, etc.
Community-contributed wallpapers
Mobile-optimized wallpapers
Install all wallpaper packages at once:
sudo apt install -y kali-wallpapers-all kali-wallpapers-community kali-wallpapers-mobile-2023
Pick and choose specific wallpaper sets:
sudo apt install -y kali-wallpapers-2025
sudo apt install -y kali-wallpapers-legacy
sudo apt install -y kali-wallpapers-community
Install absolutely everything in one command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y kali-wallpapers-all kali-wallpapers-community kali-wallpapers-mobile-2023
| Collection | Path | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Current (2025) | /usr/share/backgrounds/kali/ | 72 |
| Legacy 1.0 | /usr/share/backgrounds/kali-1.0/ | 27 |
| Legacy 1.1 | /usr/share/backgrounds/kali-1.1/ | 8 |
| Legacy 2.0 | /usr/share/backgrounds/kali-2.0/ | 12 |
| 16x9 Versions | /usr/share/backgrounds/kali-16x9/ | 15 |
| BlackHat Edition | /usr/share/backgrounds/kali-blackhat/ | 3 |
| Heart/Love | /usr/share/backgrounds/kali-heart/ | 2 |
| OffSec | /usr/share/backgrounds/kali-offsec/ | 6 |
| Stickers | /usr/share/backgrounds/kali-sticker/ | 5 |
| Mobile 2023 | /usr/share/backgrounds/kali-mobile-2023/ | ~20 |
1. Right-click on your desktop and select "Desktop Settings" or "Change Background"
2. Navigate to the wallpaper folders listed above
3. Select your preferred wallpaper
Set wallpaper via terminal for XFCE desktop:
xfconf-query -c xfce4-desktop -p /backdrop/screen0/monitoreDP-1/workspace0/last-image -s /usr/share/backgrounds/kali/kali-neon-16x9.png
Note: Replace "eDP-1" with your monitor name (run xrandr to find it)
Set wallpaper via terminal for GNOME desktop:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.background picture-uri "file:///usr/share/backgrounds/kali/kali-neon-16x9.png"
| Name | File | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Neon | kali-neon-16x9.png | Blue neon dragon logo |
| Nova | kali-nova-16x9.png | Space/galaxy theme |
| Abstract Sky | kali-abstract-sky-16x9.png | Blue abstract clouds |
| Contours | kali-contours-16x9.png | Topographic lines |
| Matrix | kali-blue-matrix-16x9.png | Blue matrix code rain |
| Mesh | kali-mesh-16x9.png | Minimalist mesh pattern |
| Strips | kali-strips-16x9.png | Diagonal stripe design |
| Purple | kali-purple-16x9.png | Purple themed dragon |
| Rings | kali-rings-16x9.png | Circular ring patterns |
| Moto | kali-moto-16x9.png | Motorcycle theme |
Browse all wallpapers in your file manager:
thunar /usr/share/backgrounds/
Or for other file managers:
nautilus /usr/share/backgrounds/
dolphin /usr/share/backgrounds/
List all wallpaper images:
find /usr/share/backgrounds/kali* -type f \( -name "*.png" -o -name "*.jpg" \) | sort
Count total wallpapers:
find /usr/share/backgrounds/kali* -type f \( -name "*.png" -o -name "*.jpg" \) | wc -l
If packages aren't found, update your repository:
sudo apt update
See which wallpaper packages you already have:
dpkg -l | grep kali-wallpapers
Find all available wallpaper packages:
apt-cache search kali-wallpapers
| Install All | sudo apt install -y kali-wallpapers-all |
| List Installed | dpkg -l | grep kali-wallpapers |
| Count Wallpapers | find /usr/share/backgrounds/kali* -name "*.png" | wc -l |
| Browse Files | thunar /usr/share/backgrounds/ |
You now have 135+ Kali Linux wallpapers installed and ready to use.
Browse them at: /usr/share/backgrounds/kali*/