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Dusky Dark Mode vs FluentBoards

Dusky 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

FeatureDusky Dark ModeFluentBoards
Our scoreNot rated8.5/10
Starts at$19.99/year (better)$104/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window7 days–
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs–6K+
Last Black Friday86% off (better)40% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorCodeConfigFluentBoards
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Dusky Dark Mode if…

  • Sites that want a dark mode toggle without custom code
  • Small sites on a tight budget
  • You want the lower starting price
Dusky Dark Mode reviewVisit Dusky Dark Mode (opens in a new tab)

Choose FluentBoards if…

  • Small teams managing projects inside WordPress
  • Agencies running client projects on several sites
FluentBoards reviewVisit FluentBoards (opens in a new tab)

Features

Dusky Dark Mode

  • Frontend and backend dark mode
  • Auto match OS theme
  • Scheduled dark mode
  • Live color editor
  • Toggle button styles
  • Background image replacement

FluentBoards

  • Kanban and list views
  • Multiple tasks and subtasks
  • Team assignments and roles
  • Time tracker
  • Client frontend portal
  • Self-hosted data
  • Webhooks and integrations

Pros and cons

Dusky Dark Mode

  • Free version is listed on WordPress.org
  • Starter plan is $19.99 per year for one site
  • Auto-matches the visitor's OS theme and supports scheduling
  • WordPress.org reviews average 5 out of 5 stars
  • Plans are yearly; no lifetime plan is listed on the pricing page
  • Refund window is 7 days
  • No independent review platform rating was found

FluentBoards

  • Free version with Kanban and list views on WordPress.org
  • Fully self-hosted, so project data stays on your site
  • Supports migration from Trello and Asana
  • Supports task cloning, task and project templates, and recurring tasks
  • Calendar and table views need the Pro version
  • Annual plans include one year of updates and support
  • Money-back guarantee is not stated on the pricing page

Pricing plans

Dusky Dark Mode

  • StarterStarts here

    $19.99/year

    1 site sites

    • Frontend and backend dark mode
    • Time-based dark mode
    • Custom color mode

  • Professional

    $29.99/year

    2 sites sites

    • Same features as Starter
    • Two site licenses

  • Business

    $99.99/year

    50 sites sites

    • Same features as Starter
    • 50 site licenses

FluentBoards

  • Single SiteStarts here

    $104/year

    1 site

    • All features included
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

  • Agency (5 Sites)

    $244/year

    5 sites

    • All features included
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

  • Unlimited

    $489/year

    Unlimited sites

    • All features included
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

Dusky Dark Mode vs FluentBoards questions

Is Dusky Dark Mode better than FluentBoards?

On our comparison Dusky Dark Mode comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Dusky Dark Mode or FluentBoards?

Dusky Dark Mode starts at $19.99/year and FluentBoards starts at $104/year.

Can I get Dusky Dark Mode or FluentBoards cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Dusky Dark Mode was 86% off last year. FluentBoards was 40% off last year.

Both products

Dusky Dark Mode

Adds a customizable dark mode to WordPress sites in one click, with smooth transitions and automatic system-preference detection, no code needed.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $19.99/year
Category
Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Dusky Dark Mode

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