WordPress plugin comparison
Dark Mode Toggle vs Dark Reader
At a glance
- Dark Mode Toggle has more active installs: 2K+, against 200+ for Dark Reader.
- On a typical day, Dark Mode Toggle is downloaded about 44 times, Dark Reader about 26.
- Dark Reader is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.6 from 19 reviews.
- Dark Mode Toggle was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Nov 1, 2026 for Dark Reader.
- Dark Mode Toggle is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Dark Reader.
- Dark Mode Toggle has been around longer: since 2022, against 2025 for Dark Reader.
Line by line
Dark Mode Toggle leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Dark Mode Toggle |  Dark Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,523 | #11,415 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3K | 806 |
| Rating | 4.6(19) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.67 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 8 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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