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Smart FAQ

v1.4

by Ayebare Mucunguzi Brooks · updated 12 years ago

Provides A nice Frequently asked Questions Page with answers hidden untill the question is clicked then the desired answer fades smoothly into view.

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Rank
#13,096
Up24 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 167
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
11.9K
11,924 all-time
Rating
4.1/5
9 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA ~12d

Smart FAQ at a glance

Smart FAQ is a WordPress plugin by Ayebare Mucunguzi Brooks with 100+ active installs, the #13,096 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.4 came out on Sep 16, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 6 plugins tagged “fade in”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

81 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Smart FAQ Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.05Oct 10Oct 14Oct 19Oct 23Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5
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DateSmart FAQ
Nov 5, 20261
Nov 4, 20263
Nov 3, 20266
Nov 2, 20269
Nov 1, 20269
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20264
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20262
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20263
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 167 · -8.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.170180Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026167
Nov 8, 2026167
Nov 7, 2026162
Nov 5, 2026167
Nov 4, 2026166
Nov 3, 2026162
Nov 2, 2026167
Nov 1, 2026166
Oct 31, 2026166
Oct 30, 2026166
Oct 29, 2026162
Oct 28, 2026165
Oct 27, 2026183

Rank over time

#13,096 · up 160 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#13.2K#13.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#13,096
Nov 8, 2026#13,120
Nov 7, 2026#13,427
Nov 6, 2026#13,120
Nov 5, 2026#13,127
Nov 4, 2026#13,158
Nov 3, 2026#13,449
Nov 2, 2026#13,156
Nov 1, 2026#13,174
Oct 31, 2026#13,186
Oct 30, 2026#13,209
Oct 29, 2026#13,518
Oct 28, 2026#13,269
Oct 27, 2026#13,256

Growth %

Average -0.70% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026+3.09%
Nov 7, 2026-1.50%
Nov 5, 2026+0.60%
Nov 4, 2026+2.47%
Nov 3, 2026-2.99%
Nov 2, 2026+0.60%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+2.47%
Oct 29, 2026-1.82%
Oct 28, 2026-9.84%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026100+
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

Search rankings

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.4100%

Rating trend

4.1★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4
Requires WordPress
3.0.1
Tested up to
4.0.38
Requires PHP
–
First released
Mar 14, 2013
Last updated
Sep 16, 2014
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Smart FAQ

How many websites use Smart FAQ?

Smart FAQ is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,096 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Smart FAQ been downloaded?

11,924 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was Smart FAQ last updated?

Version 1.4 came out on Sep 16, 2014 (12 years ago).

Is Smart FAQ compatible with the latest WordPress?

Smart FAQ’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Smart FAQ still maintained?

Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Smart FAQ have?

4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 56% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Smart FAQ?

The plugins most like Smart FAQ, by the tags they share, are Accordion FAQ (30K+), SFN Easy FAQ Manager (2K+) and FAQ Concertina (600+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.1

★★★★★

9 reviews

  • 5 stars: 5 reviews, 56%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
  • 3 stars: 2 reviews, 22%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
67%4–5★
Mixed
22%3★
Critical
11%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Smart FAQ
Estimated installs≈ 167
Reported installs100+
Rating4.1
Reviews9
Total downloads11.9K
AuthorAyebare Mucunguzi Brooks
First releasedMar 14, 2013
Version1.4
Requires WP3.0.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedSep 16, 2014

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