WordPress plugin comparison
Helpie FAQ vs DS FAQ Plus
At a glance
- Helpie FAQ has more active installs: 8K+, against 30+ for DS FAQ Plus.
- On a typical day, Helpie FAQ is downloaded about 74 times, DS FAQ Plus about 9.
- DS FAQ Plus is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 80 reviews.
- Helpie FAQ was updated more recently: Sep 22, 2026, against May 17, 2026 for DS FAQ Plus.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- DS FAQ Plus has been around longer: since 2012, against 2018 for Helpie FAQ.
Line by line
Helpie FAQ leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Helpie FAQ |  DS FAQ Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,314 | #23,030 |
| Active installs | 8K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.3K | 162 |
| Rating | 4.5(80) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.27 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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