Darkify – Dark Mode & Night Mode for Website & Admin (Dark Theme Included)
by ThemeAtelier · Uncategorized
Also makes 16 other plugins · 5.7K+ installs across the portfolio →
Darkify Dark Mode adds dark mode and night mode to WordPress websites and admin dashboards using a fast, lightweight, customizable dark mode toggle.
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Health
A 88/100
no flags
Active installs
1K+
≈1K estimated
Momentum
+69%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Rating quality scores 86/100. Lift the average: resolve the issues driving the low reviews.
88 health vs 58 average across 25,754 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.5%
of downloads still active
At least 1K of 28.7K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,771 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 34 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-04-17Reviewers stay happy across the board, praising the easy setup and lightweight feel, with support that quickly sorts out theme compatibility snags.
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 4 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 27 reviews, smoothed to 4.31★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
4 of 4 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
60
Momentum
Gaining ground
+1.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
61%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+1.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| night mode your tag | #1 | #2 | up 2 |
| night | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| dark theme your tag | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| night theme | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| night mode for wordpress | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| wordpress dark mode your tag | #4 | #4 | up 2 |
| dark your tag | #4 | #5 | up 2 |
| dark mode your tag | #4 | #4 | up 2 |
| dark mode toggle | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| website night mode | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| go dark | #3 | #3 | up 2 |
| wordpress night mode | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| dark ui | #3 | #4 | up 1 |
| night mode on off | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| dark site | #4 | #5 | — |
| light dark toggle | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| mode | #12 | #12 | up 3 |
| light mode | #7 | #5 | up 3 |
| color scrollbar | #8 | #8 | up 1 |
| admin light theme | #5 | #7 | up 1 |
213 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 170 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “light mode”, “color scrollbar” and “mobile theme switcher” (#7, #8 and #10 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 28 Apr 2024 · 918 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 3.9K · peaks are release surges
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
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
34
releases in the last 12 months
4d ago
latest release · v2.2.4 · 28 Oct 2026
61
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “1K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 13 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just over 1K.
At the current install trend, crossing 2K+ in roughly 469 days.
Install history since 27 Apr 2024
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ hawbringer7mo ago
Went through about six different dark mode plugins before I found Darkify (free version), which has been working great on my site. I am very happy that I can do things like include custom CSS, use it in specific menus, toggle sticky, and more. Support was very quick to respond to some incompatibility issues with my theme, and now it’s looking and working nearly perfect.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shahidul347mo ago
Finally, a dark mode plugin that actually works without any hassle! I’m a dark mode enthusiast, and I wanted my website visitors to have that same comfort. This plugin delivered exactly that. The integration is smooth, and the included themes look premium. Thank you for this amazing work!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ricardosimoes7mo ago
Works flawlessly! Super simple setup.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hernan969mo ago
I was looking for a dark mode plugin for my website after a contact suggested me to add dark mode to my website and I could not be more satisfied. I had some issues with the coding/styling but the support team was able to give me a solution. I give this plugin the highest of recommendations.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ alexcz9mo ago
Fantastic plugin which creates a very pleasing balance of shades in dark mode, which is very important for me as some of my students are dyslexic and visual clarity is essential! Easy to install and setup., but I had two things I couldn’t figure…a check box, and targeting content in an iframe (h5p). I created a short video for support and they solved it within 90 minutes. I found a second problem, which they solved in less than an hour! When I say ‘solved it’ I mean I gave them access and they went in and did the work! Incredible! If you need Dark Mode, look no further!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ newppfking9mo ago
I just installed the Darkify plugin on my site and I love it! It’s excellent for users who prefer a dark theme, especially at night. Was very easy to set up. This topic was modified 5 months ago by newppfking.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Jody Mitoma10mo ago
Truly never dealt with better support than this. I was sceptical at first to spend money on this plugin, but after having dealt with a couple issues, and support getting to replying to my support tickets in less than 1 hour, I am no longer disappointed for having to spend money on this plugin. (I am not one to spend money on plugins often. Very rare!) So definitely had to leave a 5 star review if not for support alone; the plugin itself is absolutely perfect! Does exactly what I want, and then some! 🙂 Couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ preclicked11mo ago
I had tried several dark mode plugins in the past, but felt they were far too bloated or wanted me to upgrade to access very basic features. I had even began designing my own dark mode plugin myself, but quickly realised that was going to be more difficult than I’d hoped for, so I tested out a few more and was delighted when I came across Darkify! Darkify was the first dark mode plugin that I’d tried that successfully recoloured 99% of my website and elements added by third-party plugins, and the default set-up almost worked perfectly out-of-the-box. There was a few tricky elements that were being stubborn and refusing to recolour, but the support from the plugin author has been first-class. Within a few minutes of opening a chat ticket on their website, my issue was resolved, and the support team also helped point me in the right direction to identify the correct selectors myself next time. The plugin has an intuative interface and many advanced options to help perfect your site. The author is also very receptive to suggestions and feedback. I rarely review plugins, but this one definitely deserves it! 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 6 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Darkify Dark Mode adds dark mode and night mode to WordPress websites and admin dashboards using a fast, li..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 14 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 14 of 14 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("designed for", "perfect for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg, Block editor and 7 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 14 headings and 8 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 13,757 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-19 900+ → 1K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-10-18 1K+ → 900+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-10-17 900+ → 1K+ up after 22 days in tier
- 2026-09-25 800+ → 900+ up after 7 days in tier
- 2026-09-18 700+ → 800+ up after 26 days in tier
- 2026-08-23 600+ → 700+ up after 93 days in tier
- 2026-05-22 700+ → 600+ down after 4 days in tier
- 2026-05-18 600+ → 700+ up after 48 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).
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DarkMySite – Advanced Dark Mode Plugin for WordPress 900+ installs · 4.3★ · 5 shared tags B -
DarkLooks – Dark Mode Switcher For WordPress 800+ installs · 4.4★ · 5 shared tags B -
Darklio – AI-Powered Dark Mode Plugin for WordPress — installs · 3.6★ · 5 shared tags -
Dark Mode – Improve Accessibility with AI Powered Dark Theme 20K+ installs · 4.5★ · 4 shared tags A -
Dark Mode Toggle 2K+ installs · 4.3★ · 4 shared tags A -
Dark Reader – Beautiful Dark Mode for any Website 200+ installs · 4.2★ · 4 shared tags A
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