WordPress plugin comparison
FAQ Builder AYS vs Smart FAQ
At a glance
- Both have 100+ active installs.
- On a typical day, FAQ Builder AYS is downloaded about 10 times, Smart FAQ about 3.
- FAQ Builder AYS is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.1 from 9 reviews.
- FAQ Builder AYS was updated more recently: Aug 28, 2026, against Sep 16, 2014 for Smart FAQ.
- FAQ Builder AYS 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 FAQ Builder AYS.
Line by line
FAQ Builder AYS leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FAQ Builder AYS |  Smart FAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,157 | #13,372 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 293 | 74 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.1(9) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.0.38 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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