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Dark Mode Toggle vs Onyx Dark Mode Switcher (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
Onyx Dark Mode Switcher

Onyx Dark Mode Switcher

0(0)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Onyx Dark Mode Switcher

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 100). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Dark Mode Toggle has accumulated 147K+ total downloads while Onyx Dark Mode Switcher has 623.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Dark Mode Toggle
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Onyx Dark Mode SwitcherN/A
Total Reviews
19Dark Mode Toggle
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Onyx Dark Mode Switcher0
Active Installs
2.0K+Dark Mode Toggle
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Onyx Dark Mode Switcher100
Total Downloads
147K+Dark Mode Toggle
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Onyx Dark Mode Switcher623
Support Resolution
100%Dark Mode Toggle
Onyx Dark Mode SwitcherN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDark Mode Toggle
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Onyx Dark Mode Switcher1 month ago
First Released
2022Dark Mode Toggle
Onyx Dark Mode Switcher2026
Age
4 yearsDark Mode Toggle
Onyx Dark Mode Switcher3 months
WP Requires
5.3+Dark Mode Toggle
Onyx Dark Mode Switcher6.3+
PHP Requires
7.0+Dark Mode Toggle
Onyx Dark Mode Switcher7.2+
Business Model
Free + PremiumDark Mode Toggle
Onyx Dark Mode SwitcherFree
Latest Version
1.7.0Dark Mode Toggle
Onyx Dark Mode Switcher1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Dark Mode Toggle

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

Onyx Dark Mode Switcher

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
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

Onyx Dark Mode Switcher Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dark Mode Toggle or Onyx Dark Mode Switcher more popular?
Dark Mode Toggle has 2.0K+ active installations while Onyx Dark Mode Switcher has 100. Dark Mode Toggle is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Dark Mode Toggle or Onyx Dark Mode Switcher?
Dark Mode Toggle has a 4.6/5 rating from 19 reviews, while Onyx Dark Mode Switcher has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Dark Mode Toggle and Onyx Dark Mode Switcher free?
Dark Mode Toggle is free + premium and Onyx Dark Mode Switcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Dark Mode Toggle or Onyx Dark Mode Switcher?
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 Onyx Dark Mode Switcher was last updated 1 month ago.

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