Admin Columns Pro vs Darkify Dark Mode

Admin Columns Pro wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureAdmin Columns ProDarkify Dark Mode
Our score8.9/10 (better)8.2/10
Starts at$79/year$27.30/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs100K+ (better)1K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorAdmin ColumnsThemeAtelier
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Admin Columns Pro if…

  • Site owners managing large post or user lists
  • Agencies managing many client sites

Choose Darkify Dark Mode if…

  • WordPress sites that want a visitor dark mode toggle
  • Sites that need dark mode in the admin and editors
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

Admin Columns Pro

  • Custom list table columns
  • Inline and bulk editing
  • Filtering and sorting
  • Custom field columns
  • CSV export
  • Saved column sets

Darkify Dark Mode

  • Floating dark mode switch
  • Automatic dark mode
  • Admin dashboard dark mode
  • Editor switchers
  • Image brightness and contrast
  • Page and element-specific rules

Pros and cons

Admin Columns Pro

  • Free WordPress.org version to try before buying
  • Inline and bulk editing from the list table
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Custom field columns from other plugins
  • No free trial is listed
  • Pro features need a paid license
  • Prices run from $79 to $299 per year depending on site count

Darkify Dark Mode

  • Free version on WordPress.org with front end, admin and editor dark mode
  • Automatic dark mode based on the visitor's operating system
  • Switchers for Gutenberg and Elementor
  • Lifetime plans available
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Most listed features are in the paid Pro plans
  • Few public reviews: 18 on WordPress.org, per the vendor
  • No Trustpilot or G2 rating found

Pricing plans

Admin Columns Pro

  • SingleStarts here

    $79/year

    1 site

    • Premium support and updates
    • Pro features
    • One site
  • Business

    $159/year

    5 sites

    • Premium support and updates
    • Pro features
    • Five sites
  • Agency

    $299/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Premium support and updates
    • Pro features
    • Unlimited sites

Darkify Dark Mode

  • Single SiteStarts here

    $27.30/year

    1 website sites

    • 1 year of standard support
    • 1 year of automatic updates
    • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Five Sites

    $47.40/year

    up to 5 websites sites

    • 1 year of priority support
    • 1 year of automatic updates
    • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited Sites

    $69.50/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 1 year of priority support
    • 1 year of automatic updates
    • 14-day money-back guarantee

Admin Columns Pro vs Darkify Dark Mode questions

Is Admin Columns Pro better than Darkify Dark Mode?

On our comparison Admin Columns Pro comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Admin Columns Pro or Darkify Dark Mode?

Admin Columns Pro starts at $79/year and Darkify Dark Mode starts at $27.30/year.

Can I get Admin Columns Pro or Darkify Dark Mode cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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