WordPress plugin comparison
Dark Mode For WP [GWE] vs Dark Reader
At a glance
- Dark Reader has more active installs: 200+, against 10+ for Dark Mode For WP [GWE].
- On a typical day, Dark Reader is downloaded about 26 times, Dark Mode For WP [GWE] about 1.
- Dark Mode For WP [GWE] has no reviews yet.
- Dark Reader was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Sep 10, 2024 for Dark Mode For WP [GWE].
- Dark Reader is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Dark Mode For WP [GWE].
- Dark Mode For WP [GWE] has been around longer: since 2022, against 2025 for Dark Reader.
Line by line
Dark Reader leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Dark Mode For WP [GWE] |  Dark Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43,370 | #11,415 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 23 | 806 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 8 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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