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Best WordPress Plugins for Dark Mode

15 plugins compared · Updated August 2026 · Dark Mode

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Choosing a WordPress plugin for dark mode comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.

We ranked 15 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 15 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.

How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.

At a glance

  1. 1. ECS Best overall 88/100
  2. 2. Dark Mode for WP Dashboard 83/100
  3. 3. Adminify 81/100
  4. 4. Dark Mode Toggle 81/100
  5. 5. Custom Site Logo 80/100
  6. 6. Darklup 80/100
  7. 7. Darkify 80/100
  8. 8. DarkLooks 79/100
  9. 9. Dark Reader 78/100
  10. 10. Flavor 76/100
  11. 11. DarkAdmin 76/100
  12. 12. Night Mode 73/100
  13. 13. WP Logout Redirect 72/100
  14. 14. Custom Favicon 71/100
  15. 15. DarkMySite 71/100
1 ECS
Best overall Free by dudaster

ECS

Seven free modules for Elementor: dark mode, container layouts, mobile menu, editorial text, style presets, JSON editor — all modular, all free.

4.6★
from 117 ratings
100k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
88

WPScore

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3 Adminify
Free by Pixar Labs

Adminify

White label WordPress admin, admin menu editor, login page customizer, admin dark mode, media library folders, admin columns.

4.3★
from 109 ratings
6k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
81

WPScore

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4 Dark Mode Toggle
Free by ScriptsTown

Dark Mode Toggle

Bring dark mode toggle switch to your WordPress website. A simple switch to turn on and off the dark mode. Fast and easy to use.

4.6★
from 19 ratings
2k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
81

WPScore

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5 Custom Site Logo
Free by Awais Altaf

Custom Site Logo

Show your logo anywhere: theme header, login screen, admin bar and emails. Retina, dark mode, mobile, sticky, scheduled and per-page logos.

4.7★
from 9 ratings
1k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
80

WPScore

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6 Darklup
Free by Darklup

Darklup

Experience Darklup — Your WordPress ally for dark mode, dark themes, night mode and accessibility. Switch to an eye-friendly more inclusive web experi …

4.5★
from 44 ratings
1k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
80

WPScore

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7 Darkify
Free by ThemeAtelier

Darkify

Darkify Dark Mode adds dark mode and night mode to WordPress websites and admin dashboards using a fast, lightweight, customizable dark mode toggle.

4.8★
from 22 ratings
700+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
80

WPScore

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8 DarkLooks
Free by themelooks

DarkLooks

The dark mode is better for your eyes in low-light environments. Also, it can reduce eye strain in low-light conditions (night-time or dimmer workspac …

4.8★
from 16 ratings
900+
active installs
Updated
May 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
79

WPScore

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9 Dark Reader
Free by bdthemes

Dark Reader

Complete WordPress dark mode with brightness control, contrast adjustment, toggle styles, and auto detection.

5★
from 5 ratings
200+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
78

WPScore

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10 Flavor
Free by flavorstudio

Flavor

A modern, elegant restaurant menu plugin. Card Grid layout, category filter, Elegant Dark theme, all page builders included.

5★
from 1 ratings
100+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
76

WPScore

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11 DarkAdmin
Free by AlexanderWagnerDev

DarkAdmin

A simple, lightweight Dark Mode plugin for the WordPress Admin Dashboard with full color customization and Auto Dark Mode support.

3★
from 1 ratings
100+
active installs
Updated
Jun 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
76

WPScore

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12 Night Mode
Free by Raj

Night Mode

Night Mode is the Wordpress plugin which is made to work you with ease in Night , Causing Relaxation in your eyes and you don't have to face itch …

3.4★
from 5 ratings
30+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
73

WPScore

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13 WP Logout Redirect
Free by HasinHayder

WP Logout Redirect

A simple yet powerful plugin that redirects users to a custom URL after logout. Featuring a modern, accessible admin panel with dark mode support.

5★
from 3 ratings
400+
active installs
Updated
Dec 2025
Tested to
WP 6.9.7
72

WPScore

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14 Custom Favicon
Free by Harish Chouhan

Custom Favicon

Easily add a custom favicon and Apple touch icon to your WordPress site, including support for dark mode, SVG icons, and admin dashboard branding.

5★
from 17 ratings
5k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2025
Tested to
WP 6.8.8
71

WPScore

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15 DarkMySite
Free by DarkMySite

DarkMySite

Best WordPress dark mode plugin to ready your site for the night. Multiple floating switch to choose between night mode and normal mode.

4.7★
from 14 ratings
1k+
active installs
Updated
Oct 2025
Tested to
WP 6.8.8
71

WPScore

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