Dark Mode Toggle

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 73% 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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Most reviewers call it simple, fast and light on CSS work, though several report the toggle not showing on mobile or for logged-out visitors, and others want colour and icon customisation plus a way to stop images being inverted.

1. ★★★★★ Nguyễn Quốc Hùng

   10mo ago

   I try some dark mode plugin, but i see your plugin Simple, fast, convenient and beautiful! I like that! This topic was modified 8 months, 2 weeks ago by Nguyễn Quốc Hùng.

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2. ★★★★★ bfolharini

   1.6y ago

   The icon appeared in the desktop view only in the Adm version, in the client version it does not appear anywhere, on the cell phone it did not work either, precisely because I was a customer accessing it, as nothing appears on the desktop client version, on the the same situation occurs on cell phones; I’m not sure if the plugin is still working in the free format, and before support asks whether I left the “Hide Toggle Button on Mobile” option enabled or not, I can tell you that it is unchecked. This topic was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by bfolharini.

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3. ★★★★★ yesyeswordpress

   1.6y ago

   I appreciate light weight, but virtually no customization (neither the colors used for dark mode,nor styles – or your own icon – for the button…??)And why INVERT IMAGES??…and worse, have NO SETTING to DISABLE that!?

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4. ★★★★★ 4now

   1.8y ago

   I struggled with another dark mode plugin for a while. This plugin is far less work making CSS adjustments, does not slow down my site, and simply makes everything look great. Support is incredibly quick and extremely helpful. I’m using the Pro version and love it!

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5. ★★★★★ lucanitro94

   2.4y ago

   Very Nice Plugin, very simple and lightweight.. I’ll buy the Pro Version very soon! Thank you so much!!

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6. ★★★★★ wrachtan

   2.4y ago

   Works fine, works fast, works simply. For the future, pallette selection settings would be nice.

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7. ★★★★★ DashingDave

   2.9y ago

   The icon appeared in desktop view, but not mobile; not sure if the plugin works, as I use Noir, and my browser is already in dark mode.

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8. ★★★★★ schulz

   3.4y ago

   The plugin author responded and came up with a solution to the issue I was having while using their free version plugin on my site within minutes. Also, while other plugins of a similar type withheld the one feature I needed from their free version, this author did not and provided excellent support on top!

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 1.7.4 Code improvements. Readme updated. 1.7.4
2. — Version 1.7.3 Readme updated. Tested compatibility with PHP 8.5.6. 1.7.3
3. — Version 1.7.2 Improvement: Settings page. Readme updated. 1.7.2
4. — Version 1.7.1 Readme updated. Tested compatibility with PHP 8.5.5. 1.7.1
5. — Version 1.7.0 Improvement: CSS fixes. Readme updated. 1.7.0
6. — Version 1.6.9 Improvement: Toggle button. 1.6.9

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

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Growth timeline

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

1. 2023-01-09 1K+ → 2K+ up

Competes with

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Dark Mode Toggle: 2K+ active installs, 4.6★ (19 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/dark-mode-toggle