Head-to-head · October 2026
Go Dark vs Karzar
Go Dark comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Karzar.
| Metric | Go Dark | Karzar |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 52 | 53 |
| Download trend | +4% | +120.8% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 51/100 | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 4 months ago | 5 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 | WP 5.8.18 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.0+ |
| First released | Jan 2012 | Jul 2021 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Go DarkKarzar
Choose Go Dark if…
You care most about health score, last updated and tested up to.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Choose Karzar if…
You care most about downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: protest
FAQ
Go Dark vs Karzar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Which is better, Go Dark or Karzar?
Go Dark comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against Karzar. Choose Go Dark if you care most about health score, last updated and tested up to. Choose Karzar if you care most about downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Go Dark more popular than Karzar?
Go Dark is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Karzar.
Can I use Go Dark and Karzar together?
Both plugins cover protest, 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 Go Dark and Karzar 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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