4.5(22,100)Amazon rating$57.982,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Safety 1st's Easy Install gate is a pressure mounted metal gate with a built in walk through door, and its 4.5 star average across 22,100 reviews, one of the highest review counts in this lineup, points to a well proven, easy to live with design.
Doorways between 29 and 38 inches wide where you want a simple pressure mounted gate with a door built in, rather than lifting the whole thing out every time you pass.
Skip if
You need a taller barrier for a dog that jumps, since at 28 inches this is on the shorter side for a walk through gate.
Weight 9.75 Pounds
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 22,100 owner ratings
Popularity4.7/5
22,100 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This Safety 1st gate is built from metal, finished in white, and designed to fit doorways from 29 to 38 inches wide. At 28 inches tall, it's on the shorter end for gates in this lineup, which is worth weighing if your dog is a jumper or a larger breed.", "It's a walk through design, meaning it has its own door built into the frame so you can pass through without lifting or removing the gate, and it mounts with pressure rather than hardware, so there's no drilling involved in setup. At 9.75 pounds, it's a moderate weight, easy enough to reposition between rooms if needed.", "At $57.98, it sits in the middle of the price range for this category. With 22,100 reviews and a 4.5 star average, it's the most reviewed gate in this group, which suggests it's a long running, widely purchased model with a large base of owners to back up that rating."]
Pros
Built in walk through door, no lifting the gate to pass
Easy pressure mount setup with no drilling
One of the most reviewed gates in this lineup at 22,100 reviews
Strong 4.5 star average
Metal construction in a clean white finish
Cons
At 28 inches tall, shorter than several other gates in this category
Pressure mounting isn't the recommended choice for the top of stairs
Fits only doorways up to 38 inches without an extension
Specifications
Weight
9.75 Pounds
Performance notes
The pressure mount, walk through design keeps setup simple, since there's no drilling and the built in door means you're not stepping over or removing the whole gate every time you pass. At 28 inches tall, it's better suited to smaller dogs or households without a jumper, since taller breeds could clear it more easily than a 32 to 39 inch gate.
What buyers say
With 22,100 reviews and a 4.5 star average, plus roughly 2,000 units bought in the past month, this is one of the most consistently purchased gates in this batch, suggesting steady, ongoing demand rather than a one time spike.
It's designed for openings between 29 and 38 inches wide, so measure your doorway first since it won't stretch beyond that range without an extension.
Does it have its own door to walk through?
Yes, it's a walk through style gate with a door built into the frame, so you can pass through it without lifting or removing the entire gate.
Is 28 inches tall enough for a dog that jumps?
It can be, but 28 inches is shorter than several other gates in this category, so if your dog is a known jumper or a larger breed, a taller gate may hold up better.
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