Head-to-head · October 2026
Darken vs DarkMySite
DarkMySite comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Darken.
Darken
Darken WordPress plugin allows users to easily configure and switch between dark and light modes in their…
DarkMySite
The trend of dark mode has been rapidly growing in recent years, as more and more people seek ways to reduce…
| Metric | Darken | DarkMySite |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 1K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 93 | 255 |
| Download trend | +29.2% | -12.1% |
| Rating | — | 4.7/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 14 |
| Health score | 21/100 | 42/100 |
| Last updated | 3 years ago | 12 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.3.12 | WP 6.8.10 |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2023 | Nov 2022 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
DarkenDarkMySite
Choose Darken if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.3 (latest is 7.1)
Choose DarkMySite if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: dark dark mode Night Mode wordpress dark mode
FAQ
Darken vs DarkMySite: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Which is better, Darken or DarkMySite?
DarkMySite comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Darken. Choose Darken if you care most about download trend. Choose DarkMySite if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Is Darken more popular than DarkMySite?
DarkMySite is the more popular of the two with 1K+ active installs, compared with <10 for Darken.
Can I use Darken and DarkMySite together?
Both plugins cover dark, dark mode and Night Mode, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Darken and DarkMySite free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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