WordPress plugin comparison
Helpie FAQ vs HelpShelf
At a glance
- Helpie FAQ has more active installs: 8K+, against fewer than 10 for HelpShelf.
- On a typical day, Helpie FAQ is downloaded about 74 times, HelpShelf about 2.
- HelpShelf has no reviews yet.
- Helpie FAQ was updated more recently: Sep 22, 2026, against Apr 17, 2025 for HelpShelf.
- Helpie FAQ is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.7.11 for HelpShelf.
- Helpie FAQ has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for HelpShelf.
Line by line
Helpie FAQ leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Helpie FAQ |  HelpShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,314 | #67,408 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.3K | 46 |
| Rating | 4.5(80) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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