Init FAQ
v1.0by InitGears · updated 10 years ago
A Init Faq (Frequently Asked Questions) plugin is a simple and quick way to display faqs in your theme using shortcodes.
- Rank
- #48,392
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.1K
- 11,145 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Init FAQ at a glance
Init FAQ is a WordPress plugin by InitGears with 10+ active installs, the #48,392 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 11% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Dec 2, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 6 plugins tagged “faq page”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats165 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Init FAQ |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -21.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#48,392 · down 8,912 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #48,392 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,807 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #41,009 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,972 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,176 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,834 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #38,563 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,480 |
Growth %
Average -2.97% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 29, 2016
- Last updated
- Dec 2, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Init FAQ
How many websites use Init FAQ?
Init FAQ is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #48,392 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Init FAQ been downloaded?
11,145 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Init FAQ last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Dec 2, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is Init FAQ compatible with the latest WordPress?
Init FAQ’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Init FAQ still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Init FAQ have?
No one has reviewed Init FAQ on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Init FAQ?
The plugins most like Init FAQ, by the tags they share, are Arconix FAQ (6K+), FAQ Block (500+) and Accordion FAQ (100+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 11.1K |
| Author | InitGears |
| First released | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 2, 2016 |
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