WordPress plugin comparison
BetterDocs vs Helpie FAQ
At a glance
- BetterDocs has more active installs: 30K+, against 8K+ for Helpie FAQ.
- On a typical day, BetterDocs is downloaded about 390 times, Helpie FAQ about 75.
- BetterDocs is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 515 reviews, against 4.5 from 80 reviews.
- BetterDocs was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Sep 22, 2026 for Helpie FAQ.
- BetterDocs resolves more of its support threads: 33% in the last two months, against 0% for Helpie FAQ.
- BetterDocs is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Helpie FAQ.
- Helpie FAQ has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for BetterDocs.
Line by line
BetterDocs leads on 8 of 8 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BetterDocs |  Helpie FAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #962 | #2,320 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 27K | 2.3K |
| Rating | 4.8(515) | 4.5(80) |
| Support threads resolved | 33% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.30 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 28 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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