Catch Dark Mode
Catch Dark Mode is a Free Dark Mode WordPress plugin that allows you to enable the dark mode option on your WordPress site for your visitors.
Use with caution
Catch Dark Mode works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release β each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Catch Dark Mode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| color | >100 |
| css | >100 |
| dark | #41 |
| mode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Catch Dark Mode
From the official readme Β· v2.2.1Description
Catch Dark Mode is a Free Dark Mode WordPress plugin that allows you to enable the dark mode option on your WordPress site for your visitors. Your website will look absolutely gorgeous with the available dark and bold color schemes in Catch Dark Mode. The plugin comes with a handful of crucial customization options to make your site extra aesthetic with the dark mode. Features such as 3 different prebuilt ready-to-apply Color Schemes, Floating Switch, OS Awareness, 3 Switch Style Options, 2 Switch Position, and more are available in Catch Dark Mode. Moreover, you have the option to enable the dark mode on your site by default once you install and active the Catch Dark Mode plugin. Also, the plugin adds a responsive floating dark mode switch button on your site that allows your users to click and enable the dark mode version of your site according to their preference. Moreover, you can also enable dark mode by default as well. With all the amazing quick features included, Catch Dark Mode is the ultimate answer if you want to revamp your site with an aesthetic dark version and provide an eye-pleasing user experience. Activate the dark mode for your site with Catch Dark Mode!
Installation
The easy way (via Dashboard) :
- Go to Plugins > Add New
- Type in the Catch Dark Mode in Search Plugins box
- Click Install Now to install the plugin
- After Installation click activate to start using the Catch Dark Mode
- Go to Catch Dark Mode from Dashboard menu
Not so easy way (via FTP) :
- Download the Catch Dark Mode
- Unarchive Catch Dark Mode plugin
- Copy folder with catch-dark-mode.zip
- Open the ftp \wp-content\plugins\
- Paste the plug-ins folder in the folder
- Go to admin panel => open item “Plugins” => activate Catch Dark Mode
- Go to Catch Dark Mode from Dashboard menu
Changelog
2.2.1 (Released: May 19, 2026)
- Bug Fixed: Removed console.log debug statement from public JavaScript
- Bug Fixed: Minimum PHP version requirement updated from 5.6.0 to 7.4 to match WordPress 7.0 server requirements
- Compatibility check up to version 7.0
2.2 (Released: January 26, 2026)
- Bug Fixed: WordPress.Security.NonceVerification.Recommended
- Bug Fixed: missing_direct_file_access_protection
2.1 (Released: December 28, 2025)
- Bug Fixed: Local File Inclusion reported by TrΖ°Ζ‘ng Hα»―u PhΓΊc (truonghuuphuc)
- Bug Fixed: Trailing space in constant name
- Bug Fixed: Mismatched text domain
- Compatibility check up to version 6.9
2.0.1 (Released: September 10, 2025)
- Bug Fixed: Security issue Local File Inclusion reported by Wordfence
2.0 (Released: May 12, 2025)
- Bug Fixed: Translation loading
- Compatibility check up to version 6.8
1.2.1 (Released: April 07, 2024)
- Compatibility check up to version 6.5
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FAQ
Catch Dark Mode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org Β· checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Catch Dark Mode free?
Yes. Catch Dark Mode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Catch Dark Mode safe to use in 2026?
Catch Dark Mode works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Catch Dark Mode?
Catch Dark Mode is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,280 times since it launched in June 2021. It was downloaded 154 times in the last 30 days.
Does Catch Dark Mode work with WordPress 7.1?
Catch Dark Mode is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Catch Dark Mode need?
Catch Dark Mode requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Catch Dark Mode last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.1, was released on May 18, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Catch Dark Mode?
Catch Dark Mode is developed and maintained by Catch Themes.
What are the best alternatives to Catch Dark Mode?
The most popular alternatives to Catch Dark Mode are Central Color Palette (10K+ installs), ACF RGBA Color Picker (6K+ installs) and The Events Calendar: Catego⦠(4K+ installs).
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