Dark Mode Toggle Block
v1.0.5by Rich Tabor · updated 1 year ago
A WordPress block for toggling between between light and dark appearance on your site.
- Rank
- #12,675
- Down30 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 223
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,228 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Dark Mode Toggle Block at a glance
Dark Mode Toggle Block is a WordPress plugin by Rich Tabor with 200+ active installs, the #12,675 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 47% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.5 came out on Nov 21, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 1,038 plugins tagged “block”, it ranks #275. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats96 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Dark Mode Toggle Block |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 223 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 227 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 226 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 226 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 224 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 224 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 228 |
Rank over time
#12,675 · down 49 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,675 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,645 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,603 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,589 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,601 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,592 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,544 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,577 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,574 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,556 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,615 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,641 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,626 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.89% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.75% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12641 → #12589
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Aug 27, 2024
- Last updated
- Nov 21, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Dark Mode Toggle Block
How many websites use Dark Mode Toggle Block?
Dark Mode Toggle Block is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,675 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Dark Mode Toggle Block been downloaded?
4,228 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Dark Mode Toggle Block last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Nov 21, 2024 (1 year ago).
Is Dark Mode Toggle Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
Dark Mode Toggle Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Dark Mode Toggle Block still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Dark Mode Toggle Block have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Dark Mode Toggle Block?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 223 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | Rich Tabor |
| First released | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 21, 2024 |
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