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Darkify Dark Mode8.2/10Smart Admin Assistant6.9/10

Darkify Dark Mode vs Smart Admin Assistant

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 ModeSmart Admin Assistant
Our score8.2/10 (better)6.9/10
Starts at$27.30/year$49 once
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days60 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionOne-time payment
Active installs1K+ (better)200+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorThemeAtelierBdThemes
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
Darkify Dark Mode reviewVisit Darkify Dark Mode (opens in a new tab)

Choose Smart Admin Assistant if…

  • Site owners who want a simpler WordPress admin
  • Agencies managing many client sites
Smart Admin Assistant reviewVisit Smart Admin Assistant (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

Smart Admin Assistant

  • Admin menu and widget control
  • Login protection
  • Database cleanup
  • Custom CSS and JavaScript
  • Post duplication
  • Heartbeat and revision control
  • User role switching

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

Smart Admin Assistant

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • One-time purchase with no renewal
  • 60-day money-back guarantee
  • Supports WordPress Multisite
  • Free and Pro feature split is not stated on the product page
  • Adds many tools in one plugin, so it overlaps with dedicated security and cleanup plugins

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

Smart Admin Assistant

  • PersonalStarts here

    $49 once

    1 website sites

  • Business

    $105 once

    5 websites sites

  • Agency

    $350 once

    1,000 websites sites

Darkify Dark Mode vs Smart Admin Assistant questions

Is Darkify Dark Mode better than Smart Admin Assistant?

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 Smart Admin Assistant?

Darkify Dark Mode starts at $27.30/year and Smart Admin Assistant starts at $49 once.

Can I get Darkify Dark Mode or Smart Admin Assistant 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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