# Darkify – Dark Mode & Night Mode for Website & Admin (Dark Theme Included)

> Darkify has 900+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 25 reviews and 2.1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 90/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Darkify is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 90/100 on our health check.

**Darkify Dark Mode adds dark mode and night mode to WordPress websites and admin dashboards using a fast, lightweight, customizable dark mode toggle.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 24,705
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,107 (-39.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 25 reviews
- **Health score:** 90/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 2.1.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ThemeAtelier (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/themeatelier/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/darkify/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dark/) | #4 | 26 |
| [dark mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dark-mode/) | #10 | 78 |
| [dark theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dark-theme/) | #5 | 25 |
| [Night Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/night-mode/) | #5 | 29 |
| [wordpress dark mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-dark-mode/) | #2 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dark | #6 | 2,514 |
| dark mode | #6 | 1,610 |
| dark theme | #4 | 1,987 |
| Night Mode | #3 | 188 |
| wordpress dark mode | #6 | 1,584 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 64.4%
- 1.4: 14.8%
- 1.5: 13.3%
- 2.0: 7.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Dark Mode – Improve Accessibility with AI Powered Dark Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dark-mode/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (390) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Dark Mode Toggle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-mode-toggle/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Sep 23, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [DarkMySite – Advanced Dark Mode Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/darkmysite/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (14) | Oct 11, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 5 | [DarkLooks – Dark Mode Switcher For WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/darklooks-dark-mode-switcher/) | 800+ | 4.8/5 (16) | May 22, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [WP Night Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-night-mode/) | 700+ | 4.5/5 (23) | Nov 9, 2020 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [Dark Reader – Beautiful Dark Mode for any Website](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-reader/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 29, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [Night Eye – Dark Mode Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/night-eye/) | 50+ | 5/5 (8) | Apr 14, 2022 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Catch Dark Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catch-dark-mode/) | 30+ | — | May 18, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [WP Dark Mode Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dark-mode-block/) | 30+ | — | Aug 21, 2020 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [Admin Dark Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-dark-mode/) | 20+ | 4/5 (1) | Sep 1, 2018 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Darkify free?
Yes. Darkify is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Darkify safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Darkify is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 90/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Darkify?
Darkify is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 24,705 times since it launched in April 2024. It was downloaded 2,107 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Darkify work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Darkify up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Darkify need?
Darkify requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Darkify last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.3, was released on September 14, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Darkify?
Darkify is developed and maintained by ThemeAtelier.

### What are the best alternatives to Darkify?
The most popular alternatives to Darkify are Dark Mode (20K+ installs), Dark Mode Toggle (2K+ installs) and DarkMySite (1K+ installs).


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