WordPress plugin comparison
BetterDocs vs Smart FAQ
At a glance
- BetterDocs has more active installs: 30K+, against 100+ for Smart FAQ.
- On a typical day, BetterDocs is downloaded about 390 times, Smart FAQ about 3.
- BetterDocs is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 515 reviews, against 4.1 from 9 reviews.
- BetterDocs was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Sep 16, 2014 for Smart FAQ.
- BetterDocs is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.0.38 for Smart FAQ.
- Smart FAQ has been around longer: since 2013, against 2019 for BetterDocs.
Line by line
BetterDocs leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BetterDocs |  Smart FAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #962 | #13,096 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 26.7K | 76 |
| Rating | 4.8(515) | 4.1(9) |
| Support threads resolved | 33% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.0.38 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.30 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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