Lima - Night Mode WordPress Theme for Elementor 1.0.4

Lima is a specialized WordPress theme built for the Elementor ecosystem, specifically marketed for its integrated Night Mode (Dark Mode) functionality. It is designed for users who want a high-contrast, eye-friendly aesthetic that can be toggled by visitors.

As of late 2025, Lima is recognized as a "utility-first" theme, often used for creative portfolios, blogs, and tech-focused agency sites where a dark aesthetic is part of the brand identity.

## Core Feature: The Night Mode System

Unlike themes that require a third-party plugin (like WP Dark Mode), Lima has this functionality baked into its core.

Automatic OS Detection: The theme can automatically detect if a user has "Dark Mode" enabled on their macOS, Windows, iOS, or Android device and serve the matching version of your site.

Floating Toggle Switch: Includes a customizable floating button (usually in the bottom corner) that allows users to switch modes manually.

Elementor Widget Integration: You can place the Night Mode toggle anywhere in your layout (header, footer, or sidebar) using a dedicated Elementor widget.

Persistent Preference: The theme uses "Local Storage" or cookies to remember a user's choice, so if they switch to Dark Mode, it stays that way as they navigate different pages.

### Technical Specifications

Feature

Details

Page Builder

Built specifically for Elementor (Free & Pro).

Theme Base

Lightweight framework optimized for Core Web Vitals.

SEO Ready

Compatible with Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and All in One SEO.

Customization

Real-time changes via the WordPress Customizer.

Responsive

Mobile-first design that adjusts layouts for smaller screens.

## Why Choose Lima?

The primary reason to choose Lima over a standard theme + a dark mode plugin is design consistency.

Hand-Picked Color Palettes: In many dark mode plugins, colors are inverted mathematically, which can lead to ugly "muddy" grays or illegible text. Lima uses pre-defined palettes where designers have specifically chosen the "Dark" equivalent for every "Light" color.

Image Handling: Lima includes features to lower image brightness or replace specific images when Night Mode is active, preventing bright white graphics from "blinding" the user in the dark.

No Extension Bloat: Because the code is native to the theme, you avoid the CSS conflicts that often happen when a third-party plugin tries to override a theme's styling.

## Use Cases

Tech Blogs: Perfect for coding tutorials where a "Code Editor" look is preferred.

Creative Portfolios: Dark backgrounds often make vibrant photography or design work "pop" more than white backgrounds.

24/7 Service Sites: Useful for websites likely to be accessed late at night (like news sites or support hubs).

Note: Always ensure you use the "Regenerate CSS" tool in Elementor settings after switching between Light and Dark modes during the setup process to ensure all styles load correctly.

Would you like me to help you find the best Elementor widgets for a Night Mode site, or are you looking for a tutorial on how to configure the automatic OS-switch feature in Lima?