Meta Box vs WP Dark Mode

Meta Box wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureMeta BoxWP Dark Mode
Our score8.6/10 (better)8.3/10
Starts at$49/year$49/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionOne-time payment
Active installs500K+ (better)20K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendoreLightUpWPPOOL
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Meta Box if…

  • Developers building custom content types
  • Agencies managing client sites with custom fields

Choose WP Dark Mode if…

  • Sites that want a visitor-controlled dark mode
  • Sites with WooCommerce product pages to exclude

Features

Meta Box

  • Custom post types and taxonomies
  • Custom fields with a UI
  • Relationships
  • Frontend submission forms
  • Conditional logic
  • Custom tables
  • Migration from other field plugins

WP Dark Mode

  • Time, OS and sunset based switching
  • 16 ready-made color schemes
  • Exclude pages and products
  • Dark mode for admin and login
  • Dark mode usage analytics
  • Elementor and Gutenberg widgets

Pros and cons

Meta Box

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Migrates fields from ACF, Pods and Toolset
  • Lifetime bundle at 299 for 3 sites
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Frontend forms, conditional logic and custom tables need PRO extensions
  • Bundles renew yearly at the regular price
  • Lifetime bundle covers 3 sites; unlimited sites costs 699

WP Dark Mode

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Time-based, OS-based and sunset-based switching
  • Lets you exclude specific pages, posts or WooCommerce products
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans
  • Premium features need a paid plan
  • The Personal plan covers one site only

Pricing plans

Meta Box

  • Basic BundleStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site

    • 12 PRO extensions
    • 1 year of updates and support
    • Annual renewal at regular price
  • Ultimate Bundle

    $99/year

    3 sites

    • All PRO extensions
    • All future PRO extensions
    • Meta Box All-In-One plugin
  • Basic Bundle

    $149/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 12 PRO extensions
    • 1 year of updates and support
    • Annual renewal at regular price

WP Dark Mode

  • PersonalStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site sites

    • Lifetime plugin updates
    • Lifetime priority support
    • All features included
  • Business

    $89/year

    5 sites sites

    • Lifetime plugin updates
    • Lifetime priority support
    • All features included
  • Agency

    $179/year

    500 sites sites

    • Lifetime plugin updates
    • Lifetime priority support
    • All features included

Meta Box vs WP Dark Mode questions

Is Meta Box better than WP Dark Mode?

On our comparison Meta Box comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Meta Box or WP Dark Mode?

Meta Box starts at $49/year and WP Dark Mode starts at $49/year.

Can I get Meta Box or WP Dark Mode cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

Meta Box

8.6/10

Access to all the powerful plugins you need to build custom fields & custom data for your WordPress websites, and the top-rated, expert support.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $49/year
Category
Admin & dev tools

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