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Darkify Dark Mode8.2/10Modular DS7.8/10

Darkify Dark Mode vs Modular DS

Darkify Dark Mode wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureDarkify Dark ModeModular DS
Our score8.2/10 (better)7.8/10
Starts at$27.30/year€16/month
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window14 days15 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs1K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorThemeAtelierModular DS
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
  • You want to start free
Darkify Dark Mode reviewVisit Darkify Dark Mode (opens in a new tab)

Choose Modular DS if…

  • Agencies managing many client WordPress sites
  • Freelancers who maintain several sites
Modular DS reviewVisit Modular DS (opens in a new tab)

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

Modular DS

  • Safe updates
  • Backups
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Security analysis
  • Client reports
  • White label plugin

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

Modular DS

  • Central dashboard for updates, backups and uptime across many sites
  • Trustpilot reviewers rate it highly on average
  • Includes a 14-day free trial
  • White label option for agencies on every plan
  • Subscription pricing with no free version
  • A critical flaw in the Modular DS plugin (CVE-2026-23550) was reported as actively exploited in January 2026
  • Backup storage and check frequency depend on the plan

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

Modular DS

  • FreelanceStarts here

    €16/month

    10 sites

    • Weekly backups
    • 25 GB backup storage
    • Uptime monitor with 15-minute interval

  • Starter

    €34/month

    35 sites

    • Backups every 24 hours
    • 100 GB backup storage
    • Uptime monitor with 5-minute interval

  • Business

    €59/month

    75 sites

    • Backups every 24 hours
    • 250 GB backup storage
    • Discord and Slack notifications

Darkify Dark Mode vs Modular DS questions

Is Darkify Dark Mode better than Modular DS?

On our comparison Darkify Dark Mode 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 Modular DS?

Darkify Dark Mode starts at $27.30/year and Modular DS starts at €16/month.

Can I get Darkify Dark Mode or Modular DS 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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