Darkify – Dark Mode & Night Mode for Website & Admin (Dark Theme Included)

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Share 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.

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At the current install trend, crossing 800+ in roughly 176 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. The recent download trend is too spiky to read.

Reviewers stay happy across the board, praising the easy setup and lightweight feel, with support that quickly sorts out theme compatibility snags.

1. ★★★★★ hawbringer

   4mo 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.

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2. ★★★★★ shahidul34

   5mo 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!

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3. ★★★★★ ricardosimoes

   5mo ago

   Works flawlessly! Super simple setup.

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4. ★★★★★ hernan96

   6mo 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.

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5. ★★★★★ alexcz

   6mo 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!

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6. ★★★★★ newppfking

   6mo 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.

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7. ★★★★★ Jody Mitoma

   8mo 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!

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8. ★★★★★ preclicked

   8mo 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! 🙂

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Translated into 5 languages, 0 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

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

1. 2026-08-23 600+ → 700+ up after 93 days in tier
2. 2026-05-22 700+ → 600+ down after 4 days in tier
3. 2026-05-18 600+ → 700+ up after 48 days in tier
4. 2026-03-31 500+ → 600+ up after 34 days in tier
5. 2026-02-25 400+ → 500+ up after 16 days in tier
6. 2026-02-09 500+ → 400+ down after 2 days in tier
7. 2026-02-07 400+ → 500+ up after 78 days in tier
8. 2025-11-21 300+ → 400+ up after 41 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).

• DarkMySite – Advanced Dark Mode Plugin for WordPress 1K+ installs · 4.3★ · 5 shared tags B
• DarkLooks – Dark Mode Switcher For WordPress 900+ installs · 4.4★ · 5 shared tags A
• Darklio – AI-Powered Dark Mode Plugin for WordPress — installs · 3.6★ · 5 shared tags B
• 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
• Night Eye – Dark Mode Plugin 60+ installs · 4.3★ · 4 shared tags D

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Darkify – Dark Mode & Night Mode for Website & Admin (Dark Theme Included): 700+ active installs, 4.8★ (22 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/darkify