# Dark Login Screen

> Dark Login Screen has 10+ active installs and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dark Login Screen shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**With this light-weight plugin, change WordPress login screen to dark color to make it more contrast.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,238
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+49.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 17, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** silver530 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/silver530/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dark-login-screen/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,654 |
| [administrator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/administrator/) | #12 | 18 |
| [dark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dark/) | #17 | 26 |
| [login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login/) | >100 | 907 |
| [screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/screen/) | #11 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| administrator | >100 | 8,806 |
| dark | >100 | 2,544 |
| login | >100 | 8,629 |
| screen | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Login Screen free?
Yes. Dark Login Screen is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Dark Login Screen safe to use in 2026?
Dark Login Screen shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dark Login Screen?
Dark Login Screen is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,238 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dark Login Screen work with WordPress 7.1?
Dark Login Screen is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Dark Login Screen last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 17, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Dark Login Screen?
Dark Login Screen is developed and maintained by silver530.

### What are the best alternatives to Dark Login Screen?
The most popular alternatives to Dark Login Screen are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-login-screen/ · Generated 2026-10-01 12:51 UTC by PageForge