WP Dark Mode vs wpDataTables

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

At a glance

FeatureWP Dark ModewpDataTables
Our score8.3/10 (better)6.9/10
Starts at$49/year$49/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)15 days
BillingOne-time paymentSubscription
Active installs20K+60K+ (better)
Last Black Friday–70% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorWPPOOLMelograno Ventures
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose WP Dark Mode if…

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

Choose wpDataTables if…

  • Sites that publish data tables or price lists
  • Teams that manage data in Excel or Google Sheets

Features

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

wpDataTables

  • Excel-like table editor
  • Imports from many data sources
  • Dynamic charts
  • Search, filtering and export
  • Responsive tables
  • WooCommerce integration

Pros and cons

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

wpDataTables

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Excel-like editor with merged cells and cell formatting
  • Imports from Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, JSON and XML
  • Lifetime licenses available for every paid tier
  • No trial version; the only refund option is a 15-day money-back guarantee
  • Webhooks start at the Pro plan and the public REST API needs Developer
  • WooCommerce integration is not included in Starter

Pricing plans

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

wpDataTables

  • StarterStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site

    • 1 domain per year
    • Unlimited tables and charts
    • 1 year of premium support and updates
  • Standard

    $79/year

    1 site

    • WooCommerce integration
    • Folders and categories
    • Fixed headers and columns
  • Standard Lifetime

    $199 lifetime

    1 site

    • 1 domain
    • Lifetime premium support and updates
    • Same features as Standard

What Reddit says

WP Dark Mode

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

wpDataTables

Reddit posts about wpDataTables are mostly how-to questions on tables, charts and calculations, with little praise. The recurring complaints are search behaving unexpectedly, including a 2026 report that the search box stopped working after the download tools were turned off.

WP Dark Mode vs wpDataTables questions

Is WP Dark Mode better than wpDataTables?

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

Which is cheaper, WP Dark Mode or wpDataTables?

WP Dark Mode starts at $49/year and wpDataTables starts at $49/year.

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

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. wpDataTables was 70% off last year.

Both products

wpDataTables is a WordPress table plugin designed for easy and intuitive table creation and management, suitable for various types of users including businesses and developers.

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

Related comparisons