# Manual Dog

> Manual Dog has <10 active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Manual Dog works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**A WordPress plugin to create and manage manuals that are only visible to authorized users within the admin area.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 631
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (-27.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Goji Kawai (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/espicurio/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/manualdog/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,656 |
| [documentation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/documentation/) | #76 | 86 |
| [guide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/guide/) | #9 | 10 |
| [internal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/internal/) | #6 | 6 |
| [manual](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manual/) | #18 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| documentation | >100 | 10,000 |
| guide | >100 | 5,925 |
| internal | >100 | 5,795 |
| manual | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manual Dog free?
Yes. Manual Dog is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Manual Dog safe to use in 2026?
Manual Dog works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Manual Dog?
Manual Dog is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 631 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Manual Dog work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Manual Dog up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Manual Dog need?
Manual Dog requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Manual Dog last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on August 15, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Manual Dog?
Manual Dog is developed and maintained by Goji Kawai.

### What are the best alternatives to Manual Dog?
The most popular alternatives to Manual Dog are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manualdog/ · Generated 2026-10-03 16:09 UTC by PageForge