# Best Dark Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 26 dark plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Dark Mode, Dark Mode Toggle, DarkMySite.

| # | 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 |
| 4 | [Darkify – Dark Mode & Night Mode for Website & Admin (Dark Theme Included)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/darkify/) | 900+ | 4.7/5 (25) | Sep 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 |
| 12 | [SVisciano – Light-Dark Theme Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/svisciano-light-dark-theme-mode/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 5, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 13 | [DarkPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-press/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | Jun 7, 2019 | 27/100 |
| 14 | [Vignette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vignette/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 10, 2011 | 30/100 |
| 15 | [BossAdmin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bossadmin/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 6, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 16 | [SMNTCS Nord Admin Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smntcs-nord-admin-theme/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 17 | [Dark Login Screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-login-screen/) | 10+ | — | Jun 17, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 18 | [Cybro WP Easy Dark Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cybro-wp-easy-dark-mode/) | <10 | — | Nov 18, 2022 | 21/100 |
| 19 | [gaplugin-darkmode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/darkmode-ga/) | <10 | — | Feb 6, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 20 | [Darken](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/darken/) | <10 | — | Oct 13, 2023 | 21/100 |
| 21 | [Mosne Dark Palette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mosne-dark-palette/) | <10 | — | Feb 1, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 22 | [Easy Dark Mode on One Click](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-dark-mode-on-one-click/) | <10 | — | Oct 22, 2020 | 21/100 |
| 23 | [Light & Dark Mode Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/light-dark-mode-switcher/) | <10 | — | Sep 23, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 24 | [Darklio – AI-Powered Dark Mode Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/darklio/) | <10 | — | Mar 14, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 25 | [Joynal Dark Mode Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/joynal-dark-mode-switcher/) | <10 | — | Aug 5, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 26 | [Vijay Dark Admin Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vijay-dark-admin-mode/) | <10 | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular dark plugin for WordPress?
Dark Mode – Improve Accessibility with AI Powered Dark Theme is the most popular dark plugin with 20K+ active installs and a 4.5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many dark plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 26 plugins tagged “dark” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which dark plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Darkify – Dark Mode & Night Mode for Website & Admin (Dark Theme Included) has the highest rating at 4.7/5 from 25 reviews.

### Are these dark plugins actively maintained?
6 of the top 26 dark plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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