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WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing

WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing

The best dark mode plugin for WordPress with the best features—dark mode toggle, dashboard dark mode, accessibility, with zero coding required!

4.6

Rating summary

354

Reviews

20K

Active installations

WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing
WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing
WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing
WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing
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Main benefits

Instant dark mode activation

OS-based theme detection

Admin panel dark mode

Elementor and Gutenberg support

Customizable dark mode presets

About this plugin

Author: WPPOOL
Version: 5.0.8
Last updated: 15-07-2024
WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.6
PHP version required: 5.6
Languages: Español, Español de Colombia [+4]
Learning resources: View resources

Overview

WP Dark Mode is a WordPress plugin designed to provide website owners and their visitors with a seamless and aesthetically pleasing dark mode version. It automatically detects user device preferences for light or dark modes, enabling instant transitions without complex setups. Key features include a floating dark mode switch, default dark mode activation, integration with popular page builders like Elementor and Gutenberg, and compatibility with leading WordPress themes. Users can also benefit from admin panel dark mode, customizable color presets, and various toggle animations. Advanced functionalities in the premium version offer scheduling, custom CSS support, enhanced color customization, and dark mode-based image and video replacements. The plugin also provides analytics, accessibility features like font size toggles, and integration with performance optimization options, ensuring a rich, user-friendly dark mode experience across all major operating systems.

Easy Activation and Automatic Detection

  • Instantly creates a dark mode version of your website without complicated setup.
  • Automatically detects the user’s device theme and enables dark mode accordingly.
  • No additional setups required; works across all major operating systems.

Customizable Dark Mode Features

  • Floating Dark Mode Switch allows users to easily toggle between dark and light modes.
  • Dark mode Elementor Widget and Gutenberg Block for easy placement on any page/post.
  • Custom CSS support for perfect dark mode customization.

Enhanced User Experience

  • Admin Panel Dark Mode to reduce eye strain during long hours of work.
  • Dark Mode Color Presets and customization options to give your website a unique look.
  • Remember Dark Mode feature to retain users' preferences.

Compatibility and Accessibility

  • Compatible with popular WordPress themes and page builders.
  • Accessibility features like keyboard shortcuts and URL/domain parameters for toggling dark mode.
  • Low Image Brightness and Grayscale Effect to improve content viewing experience.

Features list

Feature

Free version

Premium version

Floating switch button

A button that allows users to toggle dark mode on and off.

Default mode

Sets the initial mode (dark or light) when the page loads.

Dark mode Elementor widget

A widget for Elementor to enable dark mode on your site.

Dark mode Gutenberg widget

A widget for Gutenberg to enable dark mode on your site.

Serve dark mode based on the native operating system's dark mode preference

Automatically switches to dark mode if the user's OS is set to dark mode.

Available in backend

Dark mode settings can be configured from the backend.

Presets color schema

Predefined color schemes for dark mode.

Dark mode switch

A switch to toggle between dark and light modes.

Themes compatible

Compatible with various themes for seamless integration.

Slider compatible

Works with sliders to ensure dark mode compatibility.

Low image brightness

Reduces image brightness in dark mode for better visibility.

Keyboard accessibility

Allows users to toggle dark mode using keyboard shortcuts.

Social Share

Enables sharing of dark mode settings on social media.

Shortcode support

Supports shortcodes to easily enable dark mode on specific pages.

Time based dark mode

Automatically switches to dark mode based on the time of day.

Everything in Free

Includes all features available in the free version.

19 dark mode switch styles

Choose from 19 different styles for the dark mode switch.

Access to 13 exclusive ready-made dark mode color scheme

Get access to 13 pre-designed dark mode color schemes.

Dark mode based custom CSS

Add custom CSS specifically for dark mode.

Exclude certain pages/elements from WP Dark Mode

Exclude specific pages or elements from being affected by dark mode.

Exclude custom post types, pages, posts, or tags

Exclude custom post types, pages, posts, or tags from dark mode.

Custom dark mode floating switch placement

Customize the placement of the dark mode floating switch.

Custom switch support with call to action customization

Support for custom switches with customizable call to action text.

Upload custom switch of your own choice and customize call to action text on your dark mode switch

Upload a custom switch and customize the call to action text for your dark mode switch.

Popular theme support

Supports popular themes for seamless dark mode integration.

Dark mode logo support

Support for a custom logo in dark mode.

Custom image support for dark mode & light mode

Support for different images in dark mode and light mode.

Live chat & VIP support

Access to live chat and VIP support for assistance.

Dark mode usage analytics

Analytics to track the usage of dark mode on your site.

Pricing

Free

$0 / annual

Plan includes

Floating switch button
Default mode
Dark mode Elementor widget
Dark mode Gutenberg widget
Serve dark mode based on the native operating system's dark mode preference
Available in backend
Presets color schema
Dark mode switch
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Ultimate Lifetime

$249 / lifetime

Plan includes

Everything in Free
Time based dark mode
19 dark mode switch styles
Access to 13 exclusive ready-made dark mode color scheme
Dark mode based custom CSS
Exclude certain pages/elements from WP Dark Mode
Exclude custom post types, pages, posts, or tags
Custom dark mode floating switch placement
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Rating and reviews

4.6

Rating summary

354

Reviews

20K

Active installations

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User sentiment analysis

WP Dark Mode offers users a customizable and user-friendly dark mode for WordPress websites, easing eye strain and enhancing readability for extended browsing or working sessions. Users appreciate its minimal setup, effective CSS integration, and helpful support staff. However, recent updates have caused significant functionality issues, breaking custom CSS and damaging the site's appearance. The plugin also receives criticism for its persistent nag messages, performance lag during transitions, and premium pricing. Some users experienced incompatibilities with themes and administrative functions, and a few noted concerns over potential malicious code within the plugin's files.
4now

4now

15 Jul, 2024

In my opinion WP Dark Mode is one of the most useful and ambitious plugins for WordPress.  I’ve been impressed with its customisation and management options, that are available in the Pro version, and I really hope this great plugin continues to get better.  If you are used to fully customising the look of your website using CSS, the introduction of a Dark Mode option will bring even more challenges, as it must work not only with WordPress, but all additional plugins as well.  Luckily the support staff has been incredibly fast and effective at resolving issues that I’ve had.   I highly recommend this plugin and its team.
Michael H.

Michael H.

15 Jul, 2024

Avoid this plug-in! Your eyes will be exposed to a nuclear bright white flashes for any page rendering; Going to posts, to pages, to editing. Tested in Firefox on FreeBSD.
klugor0u

klugor0u

15 Jul, 2024

And if that is not enough, the functionality is not really great (if it works). It’s not worth getting pro or even installing.But the main issue is that they are using design tricks to make you subscribe (weird button placement, choosing blending colors) while making the unsubscribing process a chore. If it’s even possible – posts on forum suggest that unsubscribing doesn’t work. I’m so glad I used temporary e-mails.
Dominik Kozmáli

Dominik Kozmáli

10 Jul, 2024

Along with this plugin you get really amazing support from the developers who are very willing to help you if there is any problem. Which I really appreciate. And they have helped me several times already :). I was looking for a suitable plugin for dark mode for my site, and WP Dark Mode suits me best because it can display all elements on the site in very pleasant dark shades.
DMVillan

DMVillan

04 Jul, 2024

exceeded expectations

FAQ

How can I show the dark mode switch?

How can I show the Dark Mode ON/OFF control switch button using a shortcode?

Does this plugin support any dark mode image?

Can we use it with Gutenberg?

Can we use it with Elementor?

Can we display the dark mode switch button in any page or post?

Can we change the dark mode color from predefined presets?

Does dark mode work for the backend page?

Where will the dark mode switch button be visible in any page or post?

Is this plugin compatible with all modern browsers?

Do I need to know any programming language for using this plugin?

Can I toggle the dark mode/light mode by using a keyboard?