DOS Dialog
If you’re a WordPress site owner longing for the days of Microsoft DOS, this plugin will fill your heart’s entire 32MB of free space with joy.
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DOS Dialog shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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 DOS Dialog stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| fun | >100 |
| retro | #33 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About DOS Dialog
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
If you’re a WordPress site owner longing for the days of Microsoft DOS,
this plugin will fill your heart’s entire 32MB of free space with joy.
The enclosed MS DOS Dialog Gutenberg block allows you to add old-school
MS DOS dialog boxes with custom title and message fields!
Font
The font used by this plugin is Modern DOS. It’s public domain and can be found here:
https://www.dafont.com/modern-dos.font
Future Improvements
- Blinking text (not certain that’s an improvement)
Installation
- Copy the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/dos-dialog - Activate the DOS Dialog plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Changelog
1.1.1
- Update dependencies
- Update tested up to version
1.1.0
- Add block styles to customize dialog color
1.0.0
- Release
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
DOS Dialog: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is DOS Dialog free?
Yes. DOS Dialog is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DOS Dialog safe to use in 2026?
DOS Dialog shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DOS Dialog?
DOS Dialog is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,074 times since it launched in April 2023. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.
Does DOS Dialog work with WordPress 7.1?
DOS Dialog is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does DOS Dialog need?
DOS Dialog requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was DOS Dialog last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on April 12, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes DOS Dialog?
DOS Dialog is developed and maintained by Dan Ruscoe.
What are the best alternatives to DOS Dialog?
The most popular alternatives to DOS Dialog are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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