WordPress plugin comparison
AboveWP Admin Dark Mode vs Dark Reader
At a glance
- Dark Reader has more active installs: 200+, against 90+ for AboveWP Admin Dark Mode.
- On a typical day, Dark Reader is downloaded about 26 times, AboveWP Admin Dark Mode about 7.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Dark Reader was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Sep 4, 2026 for AboveWP Admin Dark Mode.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Dark Reader leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AboveWP Admin Dark Mode |  Dark Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,243 | #11,415 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 173 | 793 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.38 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 8 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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