# Vijay Dark Admin Mode

> Vijay Dark Admin Mode has <10 active installs and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Vijay Dark Admin Mode works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Admin Dark Mode adds Light, Dark, and System theme options to the WordPress admin dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 123
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (-39.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Vijay solanki (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vijay5696/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/vijay-dark-admin-mode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-theme/) | #42 | 45 |
| [dark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dark/) | #26 | 26 |
| [dark mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dark-mode/) | #73 | 80 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | >100 | 518 |
| [style](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/style/) | >100 | 104 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin theme | >100 | 10,000 |
| dark | >100 | 2,566 |
| dark mode | >100 | 1,638 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| style | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Add Admin CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-admin-css/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (35) | Dec 8, 2025 | 62/100 |
| 2 | [Slate Admin Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slate-admin-theme/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (44) | Jan 31, 2022 | 45/100 |
| 3 | [UiPress lite / Effortless custom dashboards, admin themes and pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uipress-lite/) | 6K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Sep 3, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [WpRedesigned – Beautiful Custom Admin Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpredesigned-beautiful-custom-admin-theme/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (8) | Jun 7, 2019 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Dark Mode for WP Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-mode-for-wp-dashboard/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Sep 23, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Aquila Admin Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aquila-admin-theme/) | 3K+ | 4.4/5 (35) | May 31, 2021 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [Fancy Admin UI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancy-admin-ui/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (14) | Dec 27, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Backend Designer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backend-designer/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Apr 11, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Markdown Editor (Formerly Dark Mode)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-mode/) | 1K+ | 3.3/5 (86) | Dec 9, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 10 | [Dashify: WooCommerce admin dashboard theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashify/) | 800+ | 4.7/5 (12) | Jun 25, 2025 | 47/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Vijay Dark Admin Mode safe to use in 2026?
Vijay Dark Admin Mode works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Vijay Dark Admin Mode?
Vijay Dark Admin Mode is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 123 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Vijay Dark Admin Mode work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Vijay Dark Admin Mode up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Vijay Dark Admin Mode need?
Vijay Dark Admin Mode requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Vijay Dark Admin Mode last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on August 25, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Vijay Dark Admin Mode?
Vijay Dark Admin Mode is developed and maintained by Vijay solanki.

### What are the best alternatives to Vijay Dark Admin Mode?
The most popular alternatives to Vijay Dark Admin Mode are Add Admin CSS (10K+ installs), Slate Admin Theme (6K+ installs) and UiPress lite (6K+ installs).


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