WordPress plugin comparison
FAQ Magic vs WPSSO Core
At a glance
- WPSSO Core has more active installs: 4K+, against 80+ for FAQ Magic.
- On a typical day, WPSSO Core is downloaded about 81 times, FAQ Magic about 13.
- FAQ Magic is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.6 from 306 reviews.
- FAQ Magic was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 29, 2026 for WPSSO Core.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WPSSO Core has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for FAQ Magic.
Line by line
WPSSO Core leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FAQ Magic |  WPSSO Core |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,572 | #3,299 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 357 | 1.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.6(306) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.43 | ×0.87 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4.33 |
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