# PetPress

> PetPress has 70+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews and 113 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** PetPress works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Designed for animal rescue organizations, PetPress allows you to create lists and detail pages for your adoptable animals. Lists are sortable, and detail pages each have their own URL for easy social sharing. Easy to…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 6,560
- **Downloads (30 days):** 113 (+3.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** May 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jim Briggs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/brygs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/petpress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [animal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/animal/) | #1 | 3 |
| [pet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pet/) | #1 | 8 |
| [PetPoint](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/petpoint/) | #1 | 2 |
| [rescue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rescue/) | #1 | 2 |
| [shelter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shelter/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| animal | #4 | 89 |
| pet | #12 | 154 |
| PetPoint | #1 | 3 |
| rescue | #11 | 136 |
| shelter | #2 | 16 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Cute Animals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cute-animals/) | 30+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Dec 2, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 3 | [Pet Freedom Companion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pet-freedom-companion/) | <10 | — | Jun 18, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PetPress safe to use in 2026?
PetPress works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PetPress?
PetPress is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,560 times since it launched in January 2022. It was downloaded 113 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PetPress work with WordPress 7.1?
PetPress is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was PetPress last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on May 20, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes PetPress?
PetPress is developed and maintained by Jim Briggs.

### What are the best alternatives to PetPress?
The most popular alternatives to PetPress are Cute Animals (30+ installs) and Pet Freedom Companion (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/petpress/ · Generated 2026-10-14 19:06 UTC by PageForge