WordPress plugin comparison
Dark Reader vs WP Dark Mode Block
At a glance
- Dark Reader has more active installs: 200+, against 30+ for WP Dark Mode Block.
- On a typical day, Dark Reader is downloaded about 26 times, WP Dark Mode Block about 2.
- WP Dark Mode Block has no reviews yet.
- Dark Reader was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Aug 21, 2020 for WP Dark Mode Block.
- Dark Reader is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.5.24 for WP Dark Mode Block.
- WP Dark Mode Block has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for Dark Reader.
Line by line
Dark Reader leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Dark Reader |  WP Dark Mode Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,415 | #23,625 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 806 | 37 |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.5.24 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 8 days ago | 6 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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