DarkPress
It’s not a simple plugin, it’s a complete style of Admin Panel in Dark Mode. This plugin transform your WP Admin in DarkMode. Install just plugin and activate it to see dark mode !
Consider an alternative
DarkPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (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 DarkPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| dark | >100 |
| DarkMode | #25 |
| night | >100 |
| style | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About DarkPress
From the official readme · v0.3 [BETA]Description
It’s not a simple plugin, it’s a complete style of Admin Panel in Dark Mode.
This plugin transform your WP Admin in DarkMode. Install just plugin and activate it to see dark mode !
Installation
- Install a plugin
- activate plugin
- Use wordpress.
Changelog
Update style and Add Screenshot to presentation.
0.3
- Remove pink color.
- Add background color difference between activated plugin / not
- Add Modify php code.
- Add style.css files
0.2
- Add style in DarkMode.
- Add ScreenShot.
0.1
- Style in DarkMode
Screenshots
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FAQ
DarkPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is DarkPress free?
Yes. DarkPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DarkPress safe to use in 2026?
DarkPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DarkPress?
DarkPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,577 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.
Does DarkPress work with WordPress 7.1?
DarkPress is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does DarkPress need?
DarkPress requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was DarkPress last updated?
The latest version, 0.3 [BETA], was released on June 7, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes DarkPress?
DarkPress is developed and maintained by Nicolas Notararigo.
What are the best alternatives to DarkPress?
The most popular alternatives to DarkPress are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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