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Dark Mode Toggle

Bring dark mode toggle switch to your WordPress website. A simple switch to turn on and off the dark mode. Fast and easy to use.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version1.7.6
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 5.3 · PHP 7.0
Directory statusactive
Last directory update23 Sept 20261mo ago
Active installations2K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.6 / 5 from 19 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Dark Mode Toggle version 1.7.6 as active, updated 1mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Dark Mode Toggle is an excellent WordPress plugin that allows you to quickly add a dark / night mode toggle switch button to your WordPress site. The plugin enables users or visitors to easily switch between a dark or light scheme by clicking on the simple toggle button. It is ready to use dark mode plugin that works out of the box and is compatible with all WordPress themes.

It has a settings page with various options to customize or change the position, width, height, and border radius of the toggle button. It is a very lightweight plugin with minimal footprints. With this plugin, you can also skip or exclude dark mode on any specific elements of your website.

It improves the user experience and it is fast and easy to use.

Dark mode plugin can improve the accessibility and readability of a WordPress website. Having a dark background with light-colored text can reduce eye strain and fatigue for many people who are sensitive to bright screens. This is the best dark mode WordPress plugin that allows site visitors to switch between light and dark modes easily.

It caters to different visual needs and preferences. Plus, the plugin can save and persist the user’s choice for the next page refresh. It remembers the choice for the next page visit to avoid manually switching modes on every new page load.

This dark mode plugin has simple settings, works well with all modern browsers, and provides high compatibility with all WordPress themes as well as any page builder plugins. It quickly changes the colors and also works great for darker themes to toggle the light mode on the dark themes.

Dark Mode Toggle Features

  • Dark Mode / Night Mode Toggle Switch
  • Sticky Button to Toggle Dark Mode
  • Change Position of Toggle Button
  • Customize Width, Height, and Border Radius
  • Easily Switch to Light or Dark Mode
  • Lightweight Plugin with Minimal Footprints
  • Easy Setup with Automatic Configuration
  • Bring Dark Theme or Light Theme
  • Compatible with any WordPress Theme
  • Switching Transition Animation
  • Save User Choice on Next Page Refresh
  • Fast and Easy to Setup and Use

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Dark Mode Toggle Pro Features

  • Toggle Dark Mode on Editor Screen
  • Upload Custom Toggle Button Image
  • Different Images on Light / Dark Mode
  • Set Custom Button Emoji Label
  • Set Toggle Button Font Size
  • Custom Toggle Button Colors
  • Dark Mode to WordPress Admin
  • Toggle Button Admin Settings
  • Toggle Post Editor Dark Theme
  • Works Perfect in all Modern Browsers
  • Well-Coded, Fast and Lightweight
  • Separate Options for Front and Admin
  • Many Advanced Options for Customization
  • Option to Turn On Dark Mode By Default
  • Auto-Match OS Theme on Initial Load

Dark Mode Toggle Pro offers additional features like switchable custom button labels, font sizes, and toggle button colors. You can even set any custom button for toggling the dark mode. It offers dark mode on admin pages as well.

Plus, it can auto-matches the OS theme on initial load.

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WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • dark mode
  • dark theme
  • night mode
  • toggle
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.3 · PHP 7.0
Update activity23 Sept 20261mo ago

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Recent tracked changes

Version1.7.51.7.6
WordPress compatibility7.17.1.2
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