Dark Mode Toggle Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/dark-mode-toggle

Bring dark mode toggle switch to your WordPress website. A simple switch to turn on and off the dark mode. Fast and easy to use.

2K active installs v1.7.1 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.3+ Updated Apr 8, 2026
darkdark-modedark-themenight-modetoggle
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Dark Mode Toggle Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "dark-mode-toggle" v1.6.8 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. All identified entry points, including AJAX handlers, are protected with nonce and capability checks, which is a critical security best practice. The absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, and external HTTP requests further bolsters its security. The taint analysis reporting zero flows with unsanitized paths indicates no immediate risks from untrusted data processing.

Furthermore, the plugin's vulnerability history is pristine, with zero known CVEs recorded. This lack of historical vulnerabilities suggests a commitment to security by the developers and a mature codebase. The plugin's strengths lie in its adherence to WordPress security best practices, robust input validation and output sanitization, and a clean vulnerability record. There are no immediately apparent weaknesses or areas of concern based on this analysis.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Dark Mode Toggle Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Dark Mode Toggle Release Timeline

v1.7.1Current
v1.7.0
v1.6.9
v1.6.8
v1.6.7
v1.6.6
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Dark Mode Toggle Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
79 escaped
Nonce Checks
3
Capability Checks
3
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped79 total outputs
Attack Surface

Dark Mode Toggle Attack Surface

Entry Points3
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 3

authwp_ajax_darkmodetg-front-settingscore\Admin\Settings.php:23
authwp_ajax_darkmodetg-advanced-settingscore\Admin\Settings.php:24
authwp_ajax_darkmodetg-resetcore\Admin\Settings.php:25
WordPress Hooks 5
actioninitcore\Admin\Menu.php:23
actionadmin_menucore\Admin\Menu.php:24
filterscript_loader_tagcore\Admin\Menu.php:25
actionadmin_noticescore\Admin\Menu.php:29
actionwp_enqueue_scriptscore\Enqueue.php:20
Maintenance & Trust

Dark Mode Toggle Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested7.0
Last updatedApr 8, 2026
PHP min version7.0
Downloads150K

Community Trust

Rating92/100
Number of ratings19
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

Dark Mode Toggle Developer Profile

ScriptsTown

20 plugins · 20K total installs

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

How We Detect Dark Mode Toggle

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dark-mode-toggle/assets/css/admin.min.css/wp-content/plugins/dark-mode-toggle/assets/js/alpine.min.js/wp-content/plugins/dark-mode-toggle/assets/js/admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/dark-mode-toggle/assets/js/admin.js/wp-content/plugins/dark-mode-toggle/assets/js/alpine.min.js
Version Parameters
dark-mode-toggle/style.css?ver=dark-mode-toggle/script.js?ver=dark-mode-toggle/admin.min.css?ver=dark-mode-toggle/admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
dmtg-fadedarkmode--activateddarkmode-toggle
Data Attributes
data-darkmode-toggle
JS Globals
window.localStorage.getItem("darkmode")
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Dark Mode Toggle