Admin Dark Mode Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/admin-dark-mode

Lets make the WordPress admin dashboard darker with one click.

20 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 4.0+ Updated Unknown
admindarkdashboardstyle
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Admin Dark Mode Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Admin Dark Mode has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history provided, the "admin-dark-mode" v1.1 plugin appears to have a strong security posture. The analysis shows a complete absence of dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities (all queries use prepared statements), and output escaping issues. Furthermore, there are no file operations, external HTTP requests, or identified taint flows, indicating robust code practices. The plugin also demonstrates good security awareness with zero recorded CVEs, suggesting a history of secure development and timely patching if issues have arisen.

While the plugin exhibits excellent secure coding practices in many areas, the complete lack of recorded nonces and capability checks across all identified entry points (AJAX, REST API, shortcodes, cron events) is a notable concern. Although the static analysis reports zero entry points, this absence of checks, if a broader attack surface existed but wasn't detected, could leave the plugin vulnerable to unauthorized actions if new entry points were introduced or if the analysis missed certain code paths. However, given the zero-entry-point finding, this concern is theoretical for the current analysis.

In conclusion, the plugin's code quality and vulnerability history are exceptionally positive, indicating a high level of security. The primary area for vigilance, based strictly on the provided data, would be the complete absence of any authorization checks (nonces, capabilities) on its limited, or currently undetected, entry points. If the attack surface remains at zero, this is less of a concern, but it's a pattern worth noting for future development.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Admin Dark Mode Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Admin Dark Mode Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Admin Dark Mode Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 3
actionplugins_loadedadmin-dark-mode.php:22
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsadmin-dark-mode.php:24
actionadmin_bar_menuadmin-dark-mode.php:26
Maintenance & Trust

Admin Dark Mode Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version
Downloads4K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs20
Developer Profile

Admin Dark Mode Developer Profile

jtigerson

1 plugin · 20 total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Admin Dark Mode

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/admin-dark-mode/css/admin-dark-mode-style.css/wp-content/plugins/admin-dark-mode/css/darkmode.css/wp-content/plugins/admin-dark-mode/js/admin-dark-mode.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/admin-dark-mode/js/admin-dark-mode.js
Version Parameters
admin-dark-mode/css/admin-dark-mode-style.css?ver=admin-dark-mode/css/darkmode.css?ver=admin-dark-mode/js/admin-dark-mode.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
slideradrk-on-off-btn
HTML Comments
<!-- We need some CSS to position the paragraph --><!-- add itiem to wp admin top menu --><!-- add css in wp admin side --><!-- run plugin code -->
Data Attributes
id="drk-on-off-btn"
JS Globals
ADMIN_DARK_MOD
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Admin Dark Mode