Dracula Dark Mode vs Smash Balloon

Dracula Dark Mode wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureDracula Dark ModeSmash Balloon
Our scoreNot rated7.4/10
Starts at$29/year (better)$49/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window–14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs–1M+
Last Black Friday–65% off
CategoryMedia & galleriesMedia & galleries
VendorSoftLabSmash Balloon
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Dracula Dark Mode if…

  • Site owners who want one-click dark mode
  • Sites that need dark mode per page or per user role
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose Smash Balloon if…

  • Sites that show social posts or reviews
  • Agencies building sites for clients

Features

Dracula Dark Mode

  • Front end and admin dark mode
  • OS setting matching
  • Scheduled dark mode
  • Page-specific schemes
  • Reading mode
  • Toggle styles and builder
  • Usage analytics

Smash Balloon

  • Instagram feeds
  • Facebook feeds
  • Reviews feeds
  • YouTube feeds
  • Layouts and carousels
  • Post moderation
  • Background caching

Pros and cons

Dracula Dark Mode

  • Lowest paid plan is 29 a year
  • Lifetime option is a single payment of 59
  • Matches the visitor's OS dark or light setting
  • Schedules dark mode and excludes chosen pages
  • Includes dark mode for the wp-admin dashboard
  • WordPress.org support page shows the plugin as closed
  • Pro features and support need a paid plan
  • The deals page shows no current discount on this plugin

Smash Balloon

  • Free versions of the Instagram, Facebook and Reviews plugins are on WordPress.org
  • Caches social data to limit API requests and keep pages fast
  • All Access Bundle covers all six Pro plugins for unlimited sites
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Each client site needs its own license unless you buy the bundle
  • Renewals are charged at full price after the introductory discount
  • Works only with WordPress

Pricing plans

Dracula Dark Mode

  • ProStarts here

    $29/year

    • All Pro features
    • Updates and support included
    • Free version available to start
  • Lifetime Pro

    $59 lifetime

    • All Pro features
    • Updates and support included
    • One payment for lifetime access

Smash Balloon

  • Instagram Feed ProStarts here

    $49

    • User and hashtag feeds
    • Stories and tagged posts
    • Shoppable feeds
  • Facebook Feed ProStarts here

    $49

    • Page and group feeds
    • Photo and video feeds
    • Events feeds
  • All Access Bundle

    $299/year

    Unlimited sites

    • All six Pro plugins
    • Priority support
    • Future products included

What Reddit says

Dracula Dark Mode

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Smash Balloon

Reddit users are mostly negative about Smash Balloon, citing its drop of personal Instagram account support, a long cancellation process and setup problems. A few users found the Custom Facebook Feed plugin decent enough, or noted that themes often recommend it.

Dracula Dark Mode vs Smash Balloon questions

Is Dracula Dark Mode better than Smash Balloon?

On our comparison Dracula Dark Mode comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Dracula Dark Mode or Smash Balloon?

Dracula Dark Mode starts at $29/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.

Can I get Dracula Dark Mode or Smash Balloon cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Smash Balloon was 65% off last year.

Both products

A WordPress dark mode plugin that automatically creates a dark colour scheme from your brand, follows each visitor’s OS setting, and lets you fine-tune settings in a live editor.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $29/year
Category
Media & galleries

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