WordPress plugin comparison
Dark Reader vs Onyx Dark Mode Switcher
At a glance
- Onyx Dark Mode Switcher has more active installs: 300+, against 200+ for Dark Reader.
- On a typical day, Dark Reader is downloaded about 26 times, Onyx Dark Mode Switcher about 17.
- Onyx Dark Mode Switcher has no reviews yet.
- Dark Reader was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Oct 11, 2026 for Onyx Dark Mode Switcher.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Dark Reader has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for Onyx Dark Mode Switcher.
Line by line
Dark Reader leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Dark Reader |  Onyx Dark Mode Switcher |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,457 | #9,993 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 793 | 398 |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×0.36 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 29 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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