Dark mode Button
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.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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 Dark mode Button stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| DarkMode | #4 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Dark mode Button
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
How can i use it?
Just activate the plugin and put the shortcode [dmb] where you want the button to be displayed.
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FAQ
Dark mode Button: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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 55 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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