WordPress plugin comparison
BuddyPress Docs vs Smart Docs
At a glance
- BuddyPress Docs has more active installs: 6K+, against 60+ for Smart Docs.
- On a typical day, BuddyPress Docs is downloaded about 39 times, Smart Docs about 4.
- Smart Docs is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.4 from 35 reviews.
- BuddyPress Docs was updated more recently: Mar 19, 2026, against Dec 4, 2025 for Smart Docs.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- BuddyPress Docs has been around longer: since 2011, against 2021 for Smart Docs.
Line by line
BuddyPress Docs leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BuddyPress Docs |  Smart Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,736 | #20,061 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 807 | 107 |
| Rating | 4.4(35) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×0.22 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 11 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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