WordPress plugin comparison
BetterDocs vs Smart Docs
At a glance
- BetterDocs has more active installs: 30K+, against 60+ for Smart Docs.
- On a typical day, BetterDocs is downloaded about 390 times, Smart Docs about 4.
- Smart Docs is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.8 from 515 reviews.
- BetterDocs was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Dec 4, 2025 for Smart Docs.
- BetterDocs is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Smart Docs.
- BetterDocs has been around longer: since 2019, against 2021 for Smart Docs.
Line by line
BetterDocs leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BetterDocs |  Smart Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #962 | #20,061 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 26.7K | 107 |
| Rating | 4.8(515) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 33% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.30 | ×0.22 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 11 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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