AboveWP Admin Dark Mode

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Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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At the current install trend, crossing 90+ in roughly 26 days.

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from.

Both reviewers are happy, calling it simple, stable and easy on the eyes, with one saying it belongs in WordPress core.

1. ★★★★★ THE CANDY TRAIL

   9mo ago

   Simple plug-in that saves you from a white admin screen (3 dark themes included). Great when you already have dark mode bundled with your Theme frontend (but not on the back). This admin mode should be in the WP Core. Thanks.

   Read on wp.org ↗
2. ★★★★★ georgem03

   1.2y ago

   Feels very nice and not buggy like the others, thanks!My eyes dont hurt anymore!

   Read on wp.org ↗

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-08-31 90+ → 80+ down after 14 days in tier
2. 2026-08-17 80+ → 90+ up after 58 days in tier
3. 2026-06-20 90+ → 80+ down after 1 days in tier
4. 2026-06-19 80+ → 90+ up after 6 days in tier
5. 2026-06-13 90+ → 80+ down after 3 days in tier
6. 2026-06-10 80+ → 90+ up after 17 days in tier
7. 2026-05-24 70+ → 80+ up after 10 days in tier
8. 2026-05-14 60+ → 70+ up after 3 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Dark Mode for WP Dashboard 3K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A
• Dark Mode Toggle 2K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A
• DarkMySite – Advanced Dark Mode Plugin for WordPress 1K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags B
• DarkLooks – Dark Mode Switcher For WordPress 900+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags A
• Darkify – Dark Mode & Night Mode for Website & Admin (Dark Theme Included) 700+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A
• Dark Reader – Beautiful Dark Mode for any Website 200+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags A

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AboveWP Admin Dark Mode: 80+ active installs, 5.0★ (2 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/abovewp-admin-dark-mode