# CM Answers – Discussion Forum Plugin for WordPress Q&A

> CM Answers has 300+ active installs, a 3.8/5 rating from 86 reviews and 663 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 69/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** CM Answers is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

**Discussion Forum Plugin for WordPress Q&A. Build engaging community forums with voting, moderation, notifications, and AI integration.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 147,000
- **Downloads (30 days):** 663 (+40.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.8/5 from 86 reviews
- **Health score:** 69/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.4.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.4.0+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CreativeMindsSolutions (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/creativemindssolutions/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cm-answers/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [community forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/community-forum/) | #2 | 2 |
| [discussion forum plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/discussion-forum-plugin/) | #1 | 1 |
| [forum plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forum-plugin/) | #4 | 5 |
| [q&a](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/qa/) | #2 | 37 |
| [questions and answers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/questions-and-answers/) | #1 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| community forum | #16 | 1,180 |
| discussion forum plugin | #3 | 267 |
| forum plugin | #11 | 6,981 |
| q&a | #5 | 1,504 |
| questions and answers | #4 | 3,724 |

## Version adoption

- 3.4: 60.4%
- 3.3: 16.5%
- 3.2: 13.6%
- 3.1: 5.8%
- 3.0: 3.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple:Press Forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simplepress/) | 300+ | 4.2/5 (23) | Sep 17, 2026 | 86/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is CM Answers free?
Yes. CM Answers is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is CM Answers safe to use in 2026?
CM Answers is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CM Answers?
CM Answers is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 147,000 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 663 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CM Answers work with WordPress 7.1?
CM Answers is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does CM Answers need?
CM Answers requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was CM Answers last updated?
The latest version, 3.4.2, was released on June 29, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes CM Answers?
CM Answers is developed and maintained by CreativeMindsSolutions.

### What are the best alternatives to CM Answers?
The most popular alternatives to CM Answers are Simple:Press Forum (300+ installs).


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