WordPress plugin comparison
BetterDocs vs DS FAQ Plus
At a glance
- BetterDocs has more active installs: 30K+, against 30+ for DS FAQ Plus.
- On a typical day, BetterDocs is downloaded about 390 times, DS FAQ Plus about 9.
- DS FAQ Plus is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 515 reviews.
- BetterDocs was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against May 17, 2026 for DS FAQ Plus.
- BetterDocs is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for DS FAQ Plus.
- DS FAQ Plus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2019 for BetterDocs.
Line by line
BetterDocs leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BetterDocs |  DS FAQ Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #962 | #23,122 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 27K | 171 |
| Rating | 4.8(515) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 33% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.30 | ×0.27 |
| Last release | 28 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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