Darkify Dark Mode vs WP Remote

WP Remote 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 Remote
Our score8.2/108.4/10 (better)
Starts at$27.30/year$1.99/month
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs1K+30K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorThemeAtelierWP Remote
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 WP Remote if…

  • Agencies managing many client WordPress sites
  • Site owners who want backups and updates handled for them

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 Remote

  • Automatic malware scans
  • Automatic updates
  • Daily backups and one-click restore
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Staging sites
  • Client reports

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 Remote

  • Free plan available for development and microsites
  • Plans from $1.99 per site a month
  • Trustpilot TrustScore of 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Staging sites are only on the Premium and Advanced plans
  • Free plan is limited to development and microsite use

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 Remote

  • Free

    Free

    1 site sites

    • Development and microsites
    • Updates, uptime and SSO
    • Free to try
  • EssentialStarts here

    $1.99/month

    1 site sites

    • Backups, safe updates and whitelabel
    • Small-business sites
    • Annual plan at $19.99 a year
  • Premium

    $4.99/month

    1 site sites

    • Security, staging and UpdateLens
    • High-traffic and membership sites
    • Annual plan at $49.99 a year

Darkify Dark Mode vs WP Remote questions

Is Darkify Dark Mode better than WP Remote?

On our comparison WP Remote 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 Remote?

Darkify Dark Mode starts at $27.30/year and WP Remote starts at $1.99/month.

Can I get Darkify Dark Mode or WP Remote 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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