HelpPress Knowledge Base
v3.1.4by Galen Gidman · updated 6 years ago
A WordPress knowledge base plugin compatible with almost any theme.
- Rank
- #20,552
- Up18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 55
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.9K
- 6,878 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HelpPress Knowledge Base at a glance
HelpPress Knowledge Base is a WordPress plugin by Galen Gidman with 50+ active installs, the #20,552 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 3.1.4 came out on Nov 24, 2020, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.6.23. Among the 11 plugins tagged “knowledgebase”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats71 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HelpPress Knowledge Base |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 55 · -11.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 62 |
Rank over time
#20,552 · down 540 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,552 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,570 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,274 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,126 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,261 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,205 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,205 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,265 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,081 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,162 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,012 |
Growth %
Average -0.99% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.89% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.75% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.79% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.75% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -8.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Installs 60+ → 50+
- Tested up to 5.6.22 → 5.6.23
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 5.6.23
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 7, 2017
- Last updated
- Nov 24, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HelpPress Knowledge Base
How many websites use HelpPress Knowledge Base?
HelpPress Knowledge Base is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,552 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HelpPress Knowledge Base been downloaded?
6,878 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was HelpPress Knowledge Base last updated?
Version 3.1.4 came out on Nov 24, 2020 (5 years ago).
Is HelpPress Knowledge Base compatible with the latest WordPress?
HelpPress Knowledge Base’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.6.23, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is HelpPress Knowledge Base still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HelpPress Knowledge Base have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to HelpPress Knowledge Base?
The plugins most like HelpPress Knowledge Base, by the tags they share, are weDocs (5K+), Support Genix (3K+) and Knowledge Base documentation & wiki plugin (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 55 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 6.9K |
| Author | Galen Gidman |
| First released | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Version | 3.1.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
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