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Darkify Dark Mode8.2/10WP Grid Builder

Darkify Dark Mode vs WP Grid Builder

Darkify Dark Mode 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 ModeWP Grid Builder
Our score8.2/10Not rated
Starts at$27.30/year (better)$149/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionOne-time payment
Active installs1K+–
Last Black Friday–30% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorThemeAtelierWpgridbuilder
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
  • You want the lower starting price
Darkify Dark Mode reviewVisit Darkify Dark Mode (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Grid Builder if…

  • Sites that need filtered post or product grids
  • Sites built with Elementor or Oxygen
WP Grid Builder reviewVisit WP Grid Builder (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

WP Grid Builder

  • Grid and facet blocks
  • Shortcodes
  • Elementor and Oxygen integrations
  • License transfer and upgrade
  • Staging sites
  • Ticket support

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

WP Grid Builder

  • Faceted search for grids
  • Works with Elementor and Oxygen
  • Staging site domains do not count toward activation
  • No free version
  • Only two Gutenberg blocks (grid and facet)
  • Support is by ticket only

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

WP Grid Builder

  • BasicStarts here

    $149

    1 site sites

    • All add-ons included
    • Lifetime support
    • Lifetime updates

  • Premium

    $299

    3 sites sites

    • All add-ons included
    • Lifetime support
    • Lifetime updates

  • Ultimate

    $749

    100 sites sites

    • All add-ons included
    • Lifetime support
    • Lifetime updates

Darkify Dark Mode vs WP Grid Builder questions

Is Darkify Dark Mode better than WP Grid Builder?

On our comparison Darkify Dark Mode 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 WP Grid Builder?

Darkify Dark Mode starts at $27.30/year and WP Grid Builder starts at $149/year.

Can I get Darkify Dark Mode or WP Grid Builder cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WP Grid Builder was 30% off last year.

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