ToxiUI: Download, Install and Update Guide

What ToxiUI is and who it suits

ToxiUI is an open-source visual package built on top of ElvUI. It changes the overall styling, action bars, unit frames, game menus, icons and supported addon skins while ElvUI remains the underlying interface framework. Downloading ToxiUI alone therefore does not provide a complete working UI.

The package suits players who want a dark, compact layout with guided setup instead of designing every ElvUI module from scratch. It is less suitable when you want a nearly stock interface, maintain a heavily customized profile, or cannot install the companion addons listed by the current installer.

ToxiUI v7.4.9 download and requirements

The latest verifiable release is v7.4.9. GitHub published it on July 8, 2026 and provides a stable release ZIP. The official website also points users to CurseForge, while GitHub exposes the exact tag, file name and archive size.

Install or update ElvUI before running ToxiUI. The official installation guide also calls for supported companion addons including Details!, BigWigs and Plater. Treat those as separate projects: update each from its official distribution source and avoid mixing files from private mirrors.

How to install ToxiUI safely

Close World of Warcraft before changing addon files. Back up the WTF folder and export any ElvUI profile you cannot easily rebuild. A backup lets you test the new layout without turning a cosmetic change into a full recovery job.

1. 1

   Install the correct ElvUI base

   Confirm ElvUI, ElvUI_Libraries and ElvUI_Options are directly inside the active client's Interface/AddOns directory.

2. 2

   Add required companion addons

   Install compatible Details!, BigWigs and Plater versions plus any dependency named by the current ToxiUI installer.

3. 3

   Extract the ToxiUI archive

   Open ElvUI_ToxiUI-v7.4.9.zip and copy its addon folders into Interface/AddOns without leaving an extra wrapper directory.

4. 4

   Launch WoW and run the installer

   Enable the addons, log in and follow the official ToxiUI installation guide. Preserve a separate profile before applying layout changes.

5. 5

   Reload and test in stages

   Check unit frames, action bars, chat, nameplates and combat addons one module at a time.

First-run choices that affect the layout

The installer can change more than colors. Review resolution, UI scale, role layout, nameplate behavior, action-bar visibility and supported addon profiles before accepting defaults. A layout designed for 1440p can feel crowded at 1080p, while an ultrawide setup may need wider center spacing.

Keep your original ElvUI profile under a separate name. If ToxiUI creates or selects a dedicated profile, test that profile first. This keeps your previous layout available for comparison and makes troubleshooting much faster.

• Choose the role layout that matches healer, tank or damage responsibilities.
• Confirm UI scale before moving individual frames.
• Review Details!, BigWigs and Plater profiles separately.
• Use skins only for addons you actually run.

How to update ToxiUI without losing settings

Back up WTF and export the active ElvUI profile before a major ToxiUI update. Close the game, replace the ToxiUI addon folders cleanly, update ElvUI and required companion addons, then read any migration prompt before rerunning the installer.

Do not delete WTF during a routine update. Saved variables live there, while addon code lives under Interface/AddOns. If a new release behaves badly, disable ToxiUI first and test the base ElvUI profile; this separates a plugin problem from an ElvUI or game-patch problem.

• Update ElvUI and dependencies first.
• Replace addon folders instead of merging old and new files.
• Keep one exported profile and one full WTF backup.
• Read release notes for installer or profile migrations.

Common ToxiUI problems and fixes

Most setup failures come from missing dependencies, mixed versions, the wrong WoW client folder or an overwritten profile. Start with the AddOns screen and file paths before changing dozens of in-game options.

ToxiUI versus a normal ElvUI profile

A normal ElvUI profile mainly stores ElvUI settings. ToxiUI combines a plugin, installer, styling and integrations with other addons, so it can produce a more consistent result but also introduces more dependencies. Choose a profile-only setup when portability and minimal maintenance matter most; choose ToxiUI when you want its specific visual system and can update the full addon stack.

For profile strings and role-specific layouts that do not require the plugin, use the site's best ElvUI profiles comparison. For the base package, start with the ElvUI installation guide.

• ToxiUI: integrated theme, installer and addon skins.
• ElvUI profile: lighter setup with fewer required components.
• Custom build: maximum control, but more manual maintenance.