# Dark mode Button

> Dark mode Button has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 45/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Dark mode Button works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

**This Plugin is a very simple Plugin and allows you to add with the shortcode [dmb] a button to your website to allow user to turn your website in black ore light mode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,748
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+20.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 45/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Benjamin Hagh Parast (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/haghs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dark-mode-button/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [DarkMode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/darkmode/) | #1 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| DarkMode | #4 | 26 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [DarkPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-press/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | Jun 7, 2019 | 27/100 |
| 3 | [Blinds Dark Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blinds/) | 10+ | — | Sep 28, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [gaplugin-darkmode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/darkmode-ga/) | <10 | — | Feb 6, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 5 | [Pixelo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pixelo/) | <10 | — | Apr 5, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [BlackWebsite Wp Dark Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blackwebsite-wp-dark-mode/) | <10 | — | Apr 29, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [Cut The Lights](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cut-the-lights/) | <10 | — | Jun 13, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Dark mode Button safe to use in 2026?
Dark mode Button works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dark mode Button?
Dark mode Button is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,748 times since it launched in April 2022. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dark mode Button work with WordPress 7.1?
Dark mode Button is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Dark mode Button need?
Dark mode Button requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Dark mode Button last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 9, 2026 (9 months ago).

### Who makes Dark mode Button?
Dark mode Button is developed and maintained by Benjamin Hagh Parast.

### What are the best alternatives to Dark mode Button?
The most popular alternatives to Dark mode Button are DarkPress (10+ installs), Blinds Dark Mode (10+ installs) and gaplugin-darkmode (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-mode-button/ · Generated 2026-10-02 21:51 UTC by PageForge