# Random Dog

> Random Dog has 10+ active installs and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Random Dog shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds widgets and shortcodes that show dogs randomly. Dogs are fetched from Dogs API(https://dog.ceo/dog-api/).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,164
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+67.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 25, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** seieric (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/monolithon/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/random-dog/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dog/) | #2 | 3 |
| [dogs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dogs/) | #3 | 4 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | >100 | 818 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 911 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,417 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dog | #65 | 104 |
| dogs | #66 | 104 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cute Animals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cute-animals/) | 30+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Dec 2, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 3 | [ModuleFest Pet Groomer – Pet Grooming Business Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modulefest-petgroomer/) | <10 | — | Oct 8, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Random Dog safe to use in 2026?
Random Dog shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Random Dog?
Random Dog is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,164 times since it launched in March 2021. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Random Dog work with WordPress 7.1?
Random Dog is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Random Dog need?
Random Dog requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Random Dog last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 25, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Random Dog?
Random Dog is developed and maintained by seieric.

### What are the best alternatives to Random Dog?
The most popular alternatives to Random Dog are Cute Animals (30+ installs) and ModuleFest Pet Groomer (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random-dog/ · Generated 2026-10-11 18:17 UTC by PageForge