WordPress plugin comparison
Dark Reader vs Darklup
At a glance
- Darklup has more active installs: 1K+, against 200+ for Dark Reader.
- On a typical day, Dark Reader is downloaded about 26 times, Darklup about 21.
- Dark Reader is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.5 from 44 reviews.
- Dark Reader was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Aug 17, 2026 for Darklup.
- Dark Reader is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Darklup.
- Darklup has been around longer: since 2021, against 2025 for Dark Reader.
Line by line
Dark Reader leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Dark Reader |  Darklup |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,457 | #6,530 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 793 | 364 |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | 4.5(44) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×0.60 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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