# DearDocs – Documentation, Knowledge Base, Help Center & FAQs

> DearDocs has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 43/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** DearDocs works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

**Create a searchable Documentation site, Knowledge Base, or Help Center. Manage your support wiki and product docs with this powerful WordPress plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 626
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+96% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 43/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.25
- **Last updated:** Jan 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** codersuraz (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/codersuraz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/deardocs/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [documentation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/documentation/) | #83 | 86 |
| [faqs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/faqs/) | #36 | 46 |
| [help center](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/help-center/) | #4 | 9 |
| [knowledge base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/knowledge-base/) | #72 | 108 |
| [support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/support/) | >100 | 284 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| documentation | >100 | 10,000 |
| faqs | >100 | 6,030 |
| help center | >100 | 1,543 |
| knowledge base | >100 | 1,238 |
| support | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, MCP Server, Docs, Wikis, FAQ & Chatbot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/betterdocs/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (514) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Echo Knowledge Base – Documentation, FAQs, Chat & Smart Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/echo-knowledge-base/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (123) | Aug 30, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [WP Help](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-help/) | 9K+ | 4.8/5 (54) | Apr 20, 2024 | 45/100 |
| 4 | [weDocs: AI Powered Knowledge Base, Docs, Documentation, Wiki & AI Chatbot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wedocs/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (68) | Oct 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [EazyDocs – AI Powered Knowledge Base, Wiki, Documentation & FAQ Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eazydocs/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (99) | Oct 2, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Knowledge Base documentation & wiki plugin – BasePress Docs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/basepress/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (75) | Aug 12, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [Admin Help Docs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-help-docs/) | 600+ | 5/5 (8) | Oct 1, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 8 | [WP OpenAPI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-openapi/) | 400+ | 4/5 (5) | Jun 4, 2026 | 45/100 |
| 9 | [DocsPress – Online Documentation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/docspress/) | 400+ | 4.4/5 (14) | Aug 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Help Scout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/help-scout/) | 300+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Aug 18, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is DearDocs safe to use in 2026?
DearDocs works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DearDocs?
DearDocs is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 626 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DearDocs work with WordPress 7.1?
DearDocs is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does DearDocs need?
DearDocs requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was DearDocs last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.25, was released on January 16, 2026 (9 months ago).

### Who makes DearDocs?
DearDocs is developed and maintained by codersuraz.

### What are the best alternatives to DearDocs?
The most popular alternatives to DearDocs are BetterDocs (30K+ installs), Echo Knowledge Base (10K+ installs) and WP Help (9K+ installs).


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