Dark Mode Toggle Block
A WordPress block for toggling between between light and dark appearance on your site.
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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.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Dark Mode Toggle Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Dark Mode Toggle Block
From the official readme · v1.0.5Description
A WordPress block for toggling between between light and dark appearance on your site.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly (if available). - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Add the block from the inserter within the WordPress editor.
- If necessary, add CSS variables using .theme-dark to assign dark mode colors. Learn more
Frequently asked questions
Can the Dark Mode Toggle block be used with my theme?
Yes! You will need to add CSS variables to map existing coor values to a dark style though. Learn more.
Where can I send feedback or ideas?
Please reach out via the official plugin support forum.
Where can I find the development files?
You can find the development files for the block on GitHub.
Changelog
1.0.5
- Improve accessibility.
- Updated tested up to.
1.0.4
- Improve default colors.
1.0.3
- Update readme.
1.0.2
- Improve block example.
1.0.1
- Update prefix.
- Improve inline script.
- Use apiVersion 3.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Dark Mode Toggle Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
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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