Darkify Dark Mode vs Gato GraphQL

Gato GraphQL wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureDarkify Dark ModeGato GraphQL
Our score8.2/10Not rated
Starts at$27.30/year$15/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs1K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorThemeAtelierGato GraphQL
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Darkify Dark Mode if…

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

Choose Gato GraphQL if…

  • Developers building headless or API-driven WordPress sites
  • Sites that need to automate tasks with queries
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

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

Gato GraphQL

  • GraphQL server for WordPress
  • Persisted queries
  • Access control
  • Custom endpoints
  • Automation
  • Plugin integrations
  • HTTP caching

Pros and cons

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

Gato GraphQL

  • Core plugin is free to download
  • Rated 5 out of 5 on WordPress.org from 36 reviews, per the vendor's reviews page
  • Integrations with WooCommerce, Elementor, Bricks and other plugins
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Annual subscriptions only, with no lifetime deal
  • Extensions and integrations are sold as paid bundles
  • No Trustpilot or G2 rating found

Pricing plans

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

Gato GraphQL

  • Personal (Automation)Starts here

    $15/year

    1 site

    • Automation bundle
    • Support
    • Product updates
  • Personal (All-Inclusive)

    $79/year

    1 site

    • All-Inclusive bundle
    • Support
    • Product updates
  • Organization (All-Inclusive)

    $99/year

    3 sites

    • All-Inclusive bundle
    • Support
    • Product updates

Darkify Dark Mode vs Gato GraphQL questions

Is Darkify Dark Mode better than Gato GraphQL?

On our comparison Gato GraphQL comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Darkify Dark Mode or Gato GraphQL?

Darkify Dark Mode starts at $27.30/year and Gato GraphQL starts at $15/year.

Can I get Darkify Dark Mode or Gato GraphQL 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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