BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite
BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite manages FAQs effectively, and you can create and administer unlimited FAQs to give users an extensive knowledge base.
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BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Li… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Accordion | >100 |
| faq | >100 |
| Faq Accordion | #100 |
| faq search | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
Live Demo | Video Tutorials | User Guide | Pro Version
Create a helpful and functional FAQ page within 5 minutes with the BWL Advanced FAQ Manager plugin. The advanced FAQ manager plugin comes with almost zero configuration requirements. Just upload and install the plugin, and you are ready to go.
The plugin has a built-in Shortcode generator integrated with the TinyMCE editor and works with the Gutenberg editor. Insert shortcodes quickly and display FAQ items inside any page, post, or widget area.
Features
- Unlimited FAQ posts & categories
- Live search option
- Search suggestion panel with result highlighter
- FAQ options panel
- 7 different FAQ themes
- Shortcode editor
- FAQ widgets
- FAQ posts rating
- Animated FAQ accordion
- Mobile friendly responsive layout
- Ready for localization
- Supports latest WordPress version
- Well documented
Pro Version Features
- FAQ schema option
- Keep custom FAQ row opened
- Expand/Collapse Buttons
- Single search box for multiple categories
- Custom drag & drop sort of FAQ posts
- FAQ pagination
- FAQ display in tabbed layout
- External question submission form
- Bulk & quick edit options
- Premium 6 months free support from developer
- Get two premium addons for free
Installation
Using The WordPress Dashboard
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-litedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use Advanced FAQ -> Add FAQ to configure the plugin.
Using FTP
- Extract ‘bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite.zip’ to your computer.
- Upload the ‘bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite’ directory to your ‘wp-content/plugins’ directory.
- Activate the plugin on the WordPress Plugins dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this plugin as a widget?
Yes, you can. Go to the widget dashboard and you will find a widget called “BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Widget”. Drag and drop it to the right panel, add shortcodes inside the text box, and you are done.
How to integrate shortcodes?
It’s very simple. Follow the steps: Go to Pages > Add New and in the text editor write [bwla_faq]. Save it and you are done. You can also add parameters in shortcodes. Show 5 FAQs: [bwla_faq limit=5] Show 5 FAQs with ascending order by menu order: [bwla_faq orderby=’menu_order’ limit=5 order=’ASC’] Show FAQs by category: [bwla_faq faq_category=’your-category-name’] Show FAQs by topics: [bwla_faq faq_topics=’your-topics-name’] You can also add limit, order, and orderby parameters in topics and categories. Available Shortcodes: Show All FAQs: [bwla_faq] Show FAQs By Category: [bwla_faq…
Changelog
Replace all files and directories in your plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite folder.
1.1.2
- Update shortcodes to fix Cross-Site Scripting issue.
- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.
1.1.1
- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.
1.1.0
- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.
1.0.9
- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.
1.0.8
- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.
1.0.7
- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.
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FAQ
BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
Is BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite free?
Yes. BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite safe to use in 2026?
BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite?
BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,970 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 96 times in the last 30 days.
Does BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite need?
BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on March 20, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite?
BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite is developed and maintained by Mahbub Alam Khan.
What are the best alternatives to BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite?
The most popular alternatives to BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite are Accordion FAQ (30K+ installs), Ultimate FAQ Accordion Plug… (30K+ installs) and Read More Without Refresh (20K+ installs).
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