Axismundi Theme Switcher
A light, dark, and auto color-scheme switcher block that remembers what the reader picked.
Solid choice
Axismundi Theme Switcher is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Axismundi Theme Switcher stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| appearance | >100 |
| block | >100 |
| color scheme | >100 |
| dark mode | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
About Axismundi Theme Switcher
From the official readme · v0.1.9Description
The axismundi/theme-switcher block puts an Auto / Light / Dark control on the
page, as a connected button group or a single cycling button, and writes the
choice to html[data-theme]. The choice is kept in a first-party cookie and
reapplied before the next page paints, so returning to the site does not flash
the wrong scheme.
The block reads its colors, corner sizes and motion from the Material Design
system custom properties, so it looks as intended under any theme that publishes
them, and falls back to Material’s own baseline where a theme publishes none.
The Axismundi theme supports the html[data-theme] contract natively.
Installation
- Install and activate the plugin.
- Insert the Theme Switcher block wherever a light / dark / auto control is
needed — a header template part, a footer, or a page. - For the switch to repaint the whole site, use a theme or stylesheet that
responds tohtml[data-theme]. The Axismundi theme does so natively.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin require an external service?
No. The switcher runs locally in WordPress and stores the selected mode in a first-party cookie named axismundi_theme.
Can this plugin be used without the Axismundi theme?
Yes. The block reads its colors, corner sizes and motion from the Material Design system custom properties — --md-sys-color-* and the shape and motion scales beside it — so it looks as intended under any theme that publishes them. Under a theme that publishes none it falls back to Material’s own baseline colors, and it still renders and still toggles the data-theme attribute; the site around it changes only if something consumes html[data-theme].
Changelog
0.1.9
- Stop the browser painting its own highlight over a button when a finger lands
on it. The control answers a touch with its pressed state and nothing else. - Show the focus state layer only for keyboard focus. A tap focuses a button
too, so the layer used to stay on the cycling button after the finger lifted,
until something else was touched.
Earlier releases are listed in changelog.txt.
For developers
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Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Axismundi Theme Switcher: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Axismundi Theme Switcher free?
Yes. Axismundi Theme Switcher is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Axismundi Theme Switcher safe to use in 2026?
Axismundi Theme Switcher is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Axismundi Theme Switcher?
Axismundi Theme Switcher is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 444 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 263 times in the last 30 days.
Does Axismundi Theme Switcher work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Axismundi Theme Switcher up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 7.1 or newer.
What PHP version does Axismundi Theme Switcher need?
Axismundi Theme Switcher requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Axismundi Theme Switcher last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.9, was released on September 6, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes Axismundi Theme Switcher?
Axismundi Theme Switcher is developed and maintained by Jiwoon Kim.
What are the best alternatives to Axismundi Theme Switcher?
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