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Maintained Tested up to 6.9.9 #62 in dark mode

ZJ Dark Mode Toggle

ZJ Dark Mode Toggle is a lightweight and easy-to-use plugin that adds a dark mode feature to your WordPress website.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d80▲ +33.3% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score42/100Fair
All-time downloads363Since May 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.0PHP any
Downloads · 7d21▲ +5% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

ZJ Dark Mode Toggle works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

135Jul 1Aug 14Sep 28
Yesterday3
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day32May 2, 2026
Last 12 months370

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where ZJ Dark Mode Toggle stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
dark mode >100 1,610 Best dark mode plugins →
dark theme >100 1,987 Best dark theme plugins →
Night Mode #48 188 Best Night Mode plugins →
toggle switch >100 1,856 Best toggle switch plugins →
wordpress dark mode >100 1,584 Best wordpress dark mode plugins →

About ZJ Dark Mode Toggle

From the official readme · v1.0

Description

ZJ Dark Mode Toggle is a lightweight and easy-to-use plugin that adds a dark mode feature to your WordPress website.

It provides a toggle button for users to switch between light and dark modes, improving user experience, especially in low-light environments.

Features

  • Enable/disable dark mode (easily)
  • Toggle button on frontend
  • Custom background and text colors
  • Option to enable on mobile devices
  • Choose toggle position (left or right)
  • Lightweight and fast performance

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/zamanjaved-dark-mode-toggle directory, or install via the WordPress plugin screen.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. Go to Dark Mode Settings from the admin menu.
  4. Enable dark mode and customize colors and settings as needed.

Frequently asked questions

How do I enable dark mode?

Go to plugin settings and enable the option.

Can I change colors?

Yes, you can customize background and text colors from settings.

Does it work on mobile devices?

Yes, you can enable or disable dark mode for mobile users.

Changelog

Initial release

1.0

  • Initial release

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Dark mode toggle button on frontend
Dark mode toggle button on frontend
Settings panel with color options
Settings panel with color options
Dark mode active view
Dark mode active view

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FAQ

ZJ Dark Mode Toggle: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026

Is ZJ Dark Mode Toggle free?

Yes. ZJ Dark Mode Toggle is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is ZJ Dark Mode Toggle safe to use in 2026?

ZJ Dark Mode Toggle works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

How many websites use ZJ Dark Mode Toggle?

ZJ Dark Mode Toggle is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 363 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.

Does ZJ Dark Mode Toggle work with WordPress 7.1?

ZJ Dark Mode Toggle is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

When was ZJ Dark Mode Toggle last updated?

The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 7, 2026 (5 months ago).

Who makes ZJ Dark Mode Toggle?

ZJ Dark Mode Toggle is developed and maintained by Zaman Javed.

What are the best alternatives to ZJ Dark Mode Toggle?

The most popular alternatives to ZJ Dark Mode Toggle are ECS (100K+ installs), Dark Mode (20K+ installs) and Adminify (6K+ installs).

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