DarkAdmin – Dark Mode for Adminpanel Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/darkadmin-dark-mode-for-adminpanel

A simple, lightweight Dark Mode plugin for the WordPress Admin Dashboard with full color customization and Auto Dark Mode support.

50 active installs v0.2.2 PHP 8.0+ WP 6.3+ Updated Apr 4, 2026
accessibilityadmindark-modedashboardui
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is DarkAdmin – Dark Mode for Adminpanel Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

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

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

The plugin "darkadmin-dark-mode-for-adminpanel" v0.2.2 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of identified dangerous functions, unsanitized taint flows, and external HTTP requests is highly positive. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates good practices with 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements and nearly all output being properly escaped, indicating a low risk of common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS. The presence of nonces and capability checks further strengthens its defenses.

While the attack surface is currently reported as zero, this could be a result of the analysis scope rather than an absolute absence of entry points. The vulnerability history being completely clean suggests a well-maintained codebase or a lack of prior targeted exploitation. However, even with these strengths, a completely zero attack surface is unusual for plugins with functionality and should be viewed with some skepticism. The plugin's small size and focused functionality (dark mode) likely contribute to its current clean bill of health.

Overall, the plugin appears to be secure with excellent coding practices in place. The primary area for potential concern, though not directly evidenced in the data, is the reported zero attack surface, which warrants careful consideration and potentially further investigation if the plugin evolves or gains wider adoption. Its current state, however, is one of low risk.

Vulnerabilities
None known

DarkAdmin – Dark Mode for Adminpanel Security Vulnerabilities

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

DarkAdmin – Dark Mode for Adminpanel Release Timeline

v0.2.2Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

DarkAdmin – Dark Mode for Adminpanel Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
1
179 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
3
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

99% escaped180 total outputs
Attack Surface

DarkAdmin – Dark Mode for Adminpanel Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 5
actionadmin_noticesdarkadmin.php:50
actionadmin_initincludes/enqueue.php:35
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/enqueue.php:209
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes/enqueue.php:341
actionadmin_menuincludes/enqueue.php:396
Maintenance & Trust

DarkAdmin – Dark Mode for Adminpanel Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedApr 4, 2026
PHP min version8.0
Downloads152

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs50
Developer Profile

DarkAdmin – Dark Mode for Adminpanel Developer Profile

AlexanderWagnerDev

1 plugin · 50 total installs

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

How We Detect DarkAdmin – Dark Mode for Adminpanel

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

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/darkadmin-dark-mode-for-adminpanel/css/admin.css/wp-content/plugins/darkadmin-dark-mode-for-adminpanel/js/admin.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/darkadmin-dark-mode-for-adminpanel/js/admin.js
Version Parameters
darkadmin-dark-mode-for-adminpanel/css/admin.css?ver=darkadmin-dark-mode-for-adminpanel/js/admin.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
darkadmin-dark-mode-enabled
Data Attributes
data-darkadmin-preset
JS Globals
darkadmin_config
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about DarkAdmin – Dark Mode for Adminpanel