Dinosaur Game
Add the dinosaur game from Google Chrome to your site using the [dinosaur-game] shortcode.
Solid choice
Dinosaur Game is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Dinosaur Game stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| chrome | #13 |
| Chromium | #3 |
| dinosaur | #1 |
| game | #1 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 13 reviews
About Dinosaur Game
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
This plugin lets you add the dinosaur game from Google Chrome onto your WordPress site.
To use it, install the plugin, and use the [dinosaur-game] shortcode wherever you’d like the game to appear.
How to play
- Jump to start a game.
- The object of the game is to run as far as possible. Enemies and obstacles will try to block your path.
- Use the space bar or up key on your keyboard to jump over them. The down key lets you crouch. On mobile, tap on the game area to jump.
Installation
- Search for “Dinosaur Game” on the Plugins > Add New screen in your WordPress admin, or upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Add the [dinosaur-game] shortcode wherever you’d like the game to appear.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change how the game looks?
Yes! The HTML markup of the game has classes that make it easy to apply CSS to them. If you like playing with game files, you can also swap out the spritemap with your own by editing the game-sprites-1x.png and game-sprites-2x.png files.
Can I use this on a 404 page or another template file?
Yes! In fact, you can put this game anywhere on your site that you can put a shortcode. Inside post/page content you can use [dinosaur-game]. In a PHP template file you can use:
I don’t see the game showing up. What should I do?
If you see the message “The dinosaur game can only be used once per page.” then that means the page is trying to show the shortcode more than once. Since the game binds to keys (up, down, and spacebar) it wouldn’t work well with multiple instances of the game on a single page. So this game only runs once per page or post. If you don’t see an error message, and the shortcode still isn’t working, check your PHP error log or turn on debug mode to see if another plugin or theme is interfering with this plugin. Also feel free to ask a question on the WordPress.org support forum.
Changelog
1.1.0
- Adds translation support, so the plugin can now be translated into other languages. Translations are welcome at https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/dinosaur-game/
1.0.7
- Makes it easier to redefine plugin resources so another plugin could specify custom js, css, or game sprites.
1.0.6
- Solves a problem with full page caching.
1.0.5
- Solves a compatibility issue with the plugin Lazy Load by Mohammad Jangda.
1.0.4
- Solves a compatibility issue with Jetpack Photon CDN.
1.0.3
- “The dinosaur game can only be used once per page.” checking is now done within the shortcode rather than using CSS, and works much better.
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FAQ
Dinosaur Game: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Dinosaur Game free?
Yes. Dinosaur Game is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Dinosaur Game safe to use in 2026?
Dinosaur Game is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Dinosaur Game?
Dinosaur Game is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 91,692 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 1,564 times in the last 30 days.
Does Dinosaur Game work with WordPress 7.1?
Dinosaur Game is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Dinosaur Game need?
Dinosaur Game requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Dinosaur Game last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on July 19, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Dinosaur Game?
Dinosaur Game is developed and maintained by Chris David Miles.
What are the best alternatives to Dinosaur Game?
The most popular alternatives to Dinosaur Game are PushAlert (1K+ installs), Push7 (700+ installs) and Dino Game (200+ installs).
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