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Dark Mode Toggle vs Admin Dark Mode (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Dark Mode Toggle

Dark Mode Toggle

4.6(19)

2.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 week ago
View Dark Mode Toggle
VS
Admin Dark Mode

Admin Dark Mode

4(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Admin Dark Mode

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Dark Mode Toggle has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 19 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 20). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Dark Mode Toggle has accumulated 147K+ total downloads while Admin Dark Mode has 3.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Dark Mode Toggle
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Admin Dark Mode4/5
Total Reviews
19Dark Mode Toggle
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Admin Dark Mode1
Active Installs
2.0K+Dark Mode Toggle
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Admin Dark Mode20
Total Downloads
147K+Dark Mode Toggle
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Admin Dark Mode3.7K+
Support Resolution
100%Dark Mode Toggle
Admin Dark ModeN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDark Mode Toggle
◄
Admin Dark Mode7 years ago
First Released
2022Dark Mode Toggle
Admin Dark Mode2018
Age
4 yearsDark Mode Toggle
Admin Dark Mode8 years
WP Requires
5.3+Dark Mode Toggle
Admin Dark Mode4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Dark Mode Toggle
Admin Dark Modefalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumDark Mode Toggle
Admin Dark ModeFree
Latest Version
1.7.0Dark Mode Toggle
Admin Dark Mode1.1

Rating Breakdown

Dark Mode Toggle

4.6/5(19 reviews)
5
84%
4
5%
3
5%
2
0%
1
5%

Admin Dark Mode

4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Dark Mode Toggle Reviews

by Nguyễn Quốc Hùng

Simple, fast, convenient and beautiful

I try some dark mode plugin, but i see your plugin Simple, fast, convenient and beautiful! I like that! This topic was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by Nguyễn Quốc Hùng.

by bfolharini

Didn’t work on Mobile and Desktop Client mode for me

The icon appeared in the desktop view only in the Adm version, in the client version it does not appear anywhere, on the cell phone it did not work either, precisely because I was a customer accessing

by yesyeswordpress

Lacks customization & Inverts IMAGES!

I appreciate light weight, but virtually no customization (neither the colors used for dark mode,nor styles – or your own icon – for the button…??)And why INVERT IMAGES??…and worse, have NO SETTING to

Admin Dark Mode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dark Mode Toggle or Admin Dark Mode more popular?
Dark Mode Toggle has 2.0K+ active installations while Admin Dark Mode has 20. Dark Mode Toggle is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Dark Mode Toggle or Admin Dark Mode?
Dark Mode Toggle has a 4.6/5 rating from 19 reviews, while Admin Dark Mode has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Dark Mode Toggle and Admin Dark Mode free?
Dark Mode Toggle is free + premium and Admin Dark Mode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Dark Mode Toggle or Admin Dark Mode?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Dark Mode Toggle was last updated 1 week ago and Admin Dark Mode was last updated 7 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.