# Dark Mode Toggle Block

> Dark Mode Toggle Block has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 256 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dark Mode Toggle Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**A WordPress block for toggling between between light and dark appearance on your site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 4,058
- **Downloads (30 days):** 256 (-7.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Nov 21, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rich Tabor (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/richtabor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dark-mode-toggle-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Mode Toggle Block free?
Yes. Dark Mode Toggle Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Dark Mode Toggle Block safe to use in 2026?
Dark Mode Toggle Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dark Mode Toggle Block?
Dark Mode Toggle Block is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,058 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 256 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dark Mode Toggle Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Dark Mode Toggle Block is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Dark Mode Toggle Block need?
Dark Mode Toggle Block requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Dark Mode Toggle Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on November 21, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Dark Mode Toggle Block?
Dark Mode Toggle Block is developed and maintained by Rich Tabor.

### What are the best alternatives to Dark Mode Toggle Block?
The most popular alternatives to Dark Mode Toggle Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-mode-toggle-block/ · Generated 2026-10-08 12:06 UTC by PageForge