Really easy to install, operate, and move from spot to spot. 10/10!

We put this baby gate up to keep our dog from going upstairs. He’s old and likes to mosey on up there for no dang reason and then he almost always falls when coming back down the stairs. This has been a perfect deterrent. It’s working well. It fit perfectly in the doorway as you can see from my picture. Retracts easily. So far so good!

One of its standout features is its retractable mechanism, which allows it to roll up and out of the way when not in use. This makes it ideal for high-traffic areas where you don't want a permanent barrier. The gate is designed with a secure locking mechanism that ensures it stays in place when extended. It’s also made from durable materials to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use. The materials used are generally strong and capable of withstanding rough handling. The YOOFOR Retractable Baby Gate is generally well-regarded for its functionality and convenience. It’s a good choice for those looking for a gate that offers flexibility and ease of use while being effective in keeping children or pets safe.

I recently purchased a retractable baby gate, hoping it would keep my bulldog out of certain areas, but it has proven to be less effective than I expected. The main issue is that when stress is applied to the attachment at the bottom, it frees up, allowing my dog to slip right through. Despite being designed for easy retractability, it really should have come with an optional clasp to lock it down securely when needed.On the positive side, the gate is very simple to install and works well for its intended purpose—keeping babies and less mischievous pets contained. However, for anyone with a clever and determined dog like mine, it doesn't hold up. If the manufacturer could address this flaw with a more secure locking mechanism, it would be a much more reliable product. Until then, it’s only suitable for situations where your pets aren't prone to testing the gate's limits.

Prefacing this by saying we like this gate and it has served a good purpose for us--we've bought a total of 4 of them over the past 3 years. Generally speaking, we've had very few issues with these gates and we definitely recommend it with some caveats. That being said, I will try to illustrate some of the pros and cons of this gate.We have 1 cat and 2 toddlers. The first gate that blocks off the kids' playroom from the rest of the house. The second gate blocks off the living room containing a brick fireplace that spans an entire 14 foot wall which we decided not to childproof and the basement stairs. The third gate is outside at the top of the stairs on our deck. The fourth gate replaced the first gate that my son broke by laying over top of the extended gate while it was unlocked causing a clip inside the gate itself to break off, sending the gate itself to the floor. The clip inside the retractable gate just snapped under the weight of my 40 lb 3 year old jumping on it while the plastic clips that were screwed into the wall were still perfectly intact--which was actually good because once the replacement came, I didn't need to re-screw anything into the door jamb, it just clipped right on to the existing pieces. In the meantime, I just unclipped one of the other gates and clipped it to the one blocking the playroom until the replacement came.Other than that, it does a fine job keeping a child 0-3 years old safely locked into a space as long as they're not yanking or jumping on it. The retractable gate is much more convenient than a door gate, in my opinion, but there are some drawbacks and benefits that should be called out:1. A clever child can probably squeeze themselves under the gate since it's basically fabric and can be moved pretty easily, especially if the gate is not locked or if not installed all the way to the bottom of the floor (see item 4 below).2. Don't expect this to keep a cat out of a room. Mine can definitely slide under it or jump over it.3. Along the same lines, it would probably be fine for most dogs, but I would guess a very small dog could slide underneath and a very large dog could probably break through it if it wanted to.4. Something to keep in mind: There are two plastic pieces that screw into the wall or door jamb to mount the gate onto, if you have trim at the bottom of your walls like most people, it can make for a tricky install if you want the gate to be flush with the floor. They give you some spacers to install in these situations, but my trim ended up being just a little thicker than the spacer, so I wasn't able to install it that way and screwed in those pieces just above the trim at the bottom so the gate ended up siting about 2 or 3 inches from the floor. With that kind of clearance and given the gate is flexible, it can easily be pushed away to make more space to fit under, especially when unlocked--which means your toddler or animal could likely escape eventually. Despite this, the gates works fine for us in most cases but you may want to consider an alternative if it's imperative that you keep whatever you're locking in behind that gate to actually stay there. Like I said, my 3 year old figured out how to escape and naturally my 1 year old followed suit. They're usually not unsupervised for more than a few minutes, if at all, so it's fine for us--but that might not be fine for you.5. Gates with doors on them tend to have a pretty narrow entryway which can make carrying something like a laundry basket or a baby through them annoying at best and deathly treacherous at worst, especially if it's at the top of the stairs. The nice thing about this gate is that when you retract it, it only sticks out a couple inches from the wall on one side, giving you nearly the entire width of the actual doorway to walk through which makes carrying a laundry basket much easier in/out of that room. We still have a traditional gate at the top of our stairs and it only makes for about 2.5 feet of clearance when the gate door is open on a stairwell that is more than 3 feet wide. Plus, there is a bar at the bottom of the traditional gate that you have to step over. The only reason I haven't installed this retractable gate at the top of the stairs inside is because I'm afraid one of the kids will crawl under it and fall down the stairs.Final verdict: It's a fine gate especially if you're going to be in and out of the room where the kids or pets are and will do the job well. Just don't let your guard down too much.

Works, but durability was not what I expected for a baby gate.I love that when retracted its out of the way and takea up very little room.Not easy to operate one handed, not even close.Only like 3 bounces(from toddlers) and its stretched, and 1 part is starting to fray.I will definitely continue to use it till it no longer works though. .

added gate to bottom of steps, easy assembly - has a lock that prevents gate retraction an keeps it tight - Keeps the babies an toddlers safe an off the steps without supervision! Def recommend for parents

I love this gate. I get real claustrophobic with other gates that stay in place. I love that this retracts out of the way when it is not needed. It keeps my 2 year old and my German Shepard out of rooms I don't want them in. The only thing is that it is not sturdy against a German Shepard jumping on it, which is to be expected. Our dog is usually pretty good, but occasionally gets excited when someone shows up and jumps on the gate and breaks it. I love this gate so much that I don't care, I just keep ordering new ones. I would still rate this a 5 because that is my own fault when he breaks them.

Dont hesitate go for it