WordPress plugin comparison
BetterDocs vs HelpShelf
At a glance
- BetterDocs has more active installs: 30K+, against fewer than 10 for HelpShelf.
- On a typical day, BetterDocs is downloaded about 390 times, HelpShelf about 2.
- HelpShelf has no reviews yet.
- BetterDocs was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Apr 17, 2025 for HelpShelf.
- BetterDocs is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.7.11 for HelpShelf.
- BetterDocs has been around longer: since 2019, against 2025 for HelpShelf.
Line by line
BetterDocs leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BetterDocs |  HelpShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #962 | #70,743 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 27K | 47 |
| Rating | 4.8(515) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 33% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.30 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 28 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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