The dark mode plugin for WordPress — customizable, accessible, and fast.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $27.30/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Darkify Dark Mode
Darkify Dark Mode vs Meta Box
Meta Box wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Darkify Dark Mode | Meta Box |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 8.6/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $27.30/year (better) | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 500K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | ThemeAtelier | eLightUp |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not 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
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Meta Box if…
- Developers building custom content types
- Agencies managing client sites with custom fields
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
Meta Box
- Custom post types and taxonomies
- Custom fields with a UI
- Relationships
- Frontend submission forms
- Conditional logic
- Custom tables
- Migration from other field plugins
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
Meta Box
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Migrates fields from ACF, Pods and Toolset
- Lifetime bundle at 299 for 3 sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Frontend forms, conditional logic and custom tables need PRO extensions
- Bundles renew yearly at the regular price
- Lifetime bundle covers 3 sites; unlimited sites costs 699
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
Meta Box
Basic BundleStarts here
$49/year
1 site
- 12 PRO extensions
- 1 year of updates and support
- Annual renewal at regular price
Ultimate Bundle
$99/year
3 sites
- All PRO extensions
- All future PRO extensions
- Meta Box All-In-One plugin
Basic Bundle
$149/year
Unlimited sites
- 12 PRO extensions
- 1 year of updates and support
- Annual renewal at regular price
Darkify Dark Mode vs Meta Box questions
Is Darkify Dark Mode better than Meta Box?
On our comparison Meta Box comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Darkify Dark Mode or Meta Box?
Darkify Dark Mode starts at $27.30/year and Meta Box starts at $49/year.
Can I get Darkify Dark Mode or Meta Box cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Access to all the powerful plugins you need to build custom fields & custom data for your WordPress websites, and the top-rated, expert support.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Meta Box