cpanel or RVSkins

**httpEasy** · May 12th, 2010, 1:57 pm

Do you prefer cPanel generic skins or RVSkins? Do you use any other 3rd party skins for cPanel? Which ones and what are their strongpoints?

**jphilipson** · May 14th, 2010, 9:32 pm

I actually prefer the new free BlueRoy cPanel theme that is an X3 skin. That's what we use on our free PHP hosting service. Very light weight and fast.

**GCM** · May 16th, 2010, 3:59 pm

IMHO, RvSkins is a little dull. Between the two themes I would prefer cPanel's original set. However, if you want to give cPanel that "customized" feel. I would recommend hiring a designer to design and code a unique cPanel theme catered to your needs. It's better off in the long run since it was based off your ideas not anyone elses.

**simplyamazing12** · May 19th, 2010, 9:11 pm

Even though my host offers both skins, I prefer to stick to the classic theme. It is just what I am used to and easier to use in my opinion.

**Psyber Chris** · Jun 16th, 2010, 6:37 am

I like rvskins but sometimes its a bit cluttered so for simplicity i often work with the stranded x3 theme

**x30** · Jun 17th, 2010, 7:07 pm

I don't mind generic ones i mean i may brand mine but ehh other than that i don't really mind default generic ones.

**PsyberMind** · Jun 18th, 2010, 5:44 am

We are using the BlueRoy theme ourselves, and haven't looked back...

I do like RVSkins, however.. I just think it's a little bloated for my tastes

**AquariusStorage** · Jun 19th, 2010, 2:28 pm

RVSkins... Hm I prefer the cPanel theme that ships with cPanel 11.25. Works great right out of box. Easy on the eyes. Why fix what isn't broken?

**inspiroHost** · Aug 22nd, 2010, 5:34 am

RVSkins make things really extensible, and our clients seem to want it.

**Digicracka** · Jan 25th, 2011, 9:03 am

I prefer the standard x3 theme. For resellers, when someone switches to rvskins, sometimes the client has a heck of a time if they want to revert back. Can make for an unnecessary support ticket.

I use the x3 skins as default, they look pretty sharp and will make the newbies happy. A very good windows feel to the whole thing.

**imagetl** · Jan 26th, 2011, 12:44 am

may be RVSkins make things really extra facilities, so more attractive for my clients .

**eUKhost** · Jan 27th, 2011, 3:16 am

I really don't think that playing in cpanel skins is that much important. however, now cpanel itself provides good themes for their users.

**jessica30** · Mar 19th, 2011, 4:47 pm

For me, good themes can add good appearance to your site. It may add value in your site in the long run.

**mjwalsh** · Apr 3rd, 2011, 11:09 am

RVSkins, although provides quite a bit of good themes for the end user, causes a lot of common cPanel functions to stop working properly therefor I personally would prefer just the default cPanel skin.