Mustafa Uysal

Stanislav Khromov

This plugin is only compatible up to WordPress 3.8. Later versions revamped the distraction free writing mode and are not compatible with this plugin.
Dark and light themes for WordPress Distraction Free Writing mode editor. Use one of the built-in themes based on classics such as Monokai or Q10, or write your own using CSS.
New in 3.0
<ul>
<li>Option to auto-start distraction free writing mode when editing posts</li>
<li>Per-user distraction free theme settings</li>
<li>Internationalization support</li>
<li>Auto-start distraction free mode based on user roles</li>
</ul>
Translations:
<ul>
<li>Turkish</li>
</ul>
Thanks to <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/m_uysl" rel="nofollow ugc">m_uysl</a> for these additions.
New in 2.1 
Introducing Autolycus and ZenHub themes – check out the screenshots in the Screenshots tab!
<a href="http://khromov.wordpress.com/2013/03/19/new-themes-for-wordpress-distraction-free-writing-mode" title="Read the announcement!" rel="nofollow ugc">Read the full announcement!</a>
Usage
Enter the Distraction Free writing Mode in WordPress by clicking the DFWM button in the editor. (Shortcut Alt+Shift+W)
<a href="http://en.support.wordpress.com/distraction-free-writing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read mode about the Distraction Free writing Mode</a>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>PHP 5.3 or higher strongly recommended</li>
</ul>
<h3>Translations</h3>
None at the moment. Translations welcome.
<h3>TODO</h3>
<ul>
<li>More themes! (If you’ve made a theme, make sure to submit it through the WordPress Support forum!)</li>
<li>Better instructions for making custom themes.</li>
<li>Theming the top bar. (Not done due to complexity in current themes, but future themes can technically do this.)</li>
</ul>

Distraction Free Writing mode Themes

Provides dark and light themes for for Distraction Free Writing mode. Use one of the beautiful built-in themes or write your own.

AboveWP

Petar Petrov

AboveWP Admin Dark Mode provides a comprehensive dark mode solution for WordPress admin with multiple themes, automatic scheduling, and extensive customization options. Switch between light and dark modes manually or let the plugin automatically adapt based on your schedule or local sunset/sunrise times.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
Multiple Dark Themes: 
* Classic Dark – Traditional dark gray theme with orange accents 
* OLED Black – Pure black theme optimized for OLED displays 
* Blue Dark – Dark theme with blue accents for a modern look 
* Live theme preview in settings 
* Instant theme switching
Automatic Scheduling: 
* Schedule dark mode by specific times (e.g., 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM) 
* Automatic sunset to sunrise mode using your browser’s geolocation 
* Custom time ranges for weekdays and weekends 
* Smart scheduling that adapts to your location
User Experience: 
* Easy-to-use dark mode toggle in the admin bar 
* FOUC (Flash of Unstyled Content) prevention for seamless experience 
* User-specific preferences that persist across sessions 
* Fully responsive design that works on all screen sizes 
* Comprehensive settings panel with intuitive controls
Advanced Customization: 
* Form elements styled consistently across all themes 
* Smooth visual transitions 
* Admin bar integration 
* AboveWP dashboard integration
<h3>Usage</h3>
Manual Toggle: 
Click the dark mode icon in the WordPress admin bar to instantly toggle between light and dark modes.
Theme Selection: 
Go to AboveWP → Dark Mode to choose from three available themes: 
* Classic Dark (default) 
* OLED Black 
* Blue Dark
Automatic Scheduling: 
Configure automatic dark mode activation in the settings: 
* Set custom time ranges (e.g., 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) 
* Enable sunset to sunrise mode for natural light adaptation 
* Allow geolocation access for accurate sunset/sunrise times
Settings Panel: 
Access comprehensive settings through: 
* WordPress Admin → AboveWP → Dark Mode 
* AboveWP Dashboard → Dark Mode plugin card → Configure button
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)</li>
<li>JavaScript enabled</li>
<li>For sunset/sunrise scheduling: Browser geolocation support</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
This plugin may use your browser’s geolocation feature (with your permission) solely for calculating sunset and sunrise times for automatic scheduling. No location data is stored or transmitted to external servers.
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit <a href="https://abovewp.com" rel="nofollow ugc">AboveWP</a> or contact us directly.

AboveWP Admin Dark Mode

Toggle between light and dark modes in your WordPress admin area with multiple themes, scheduling, and advanced customization options.

Distraction Free Writing mode Themes vs AboveWP Admin Dark Mode