# Awesome FAQ – answer questions before customers ask

> Awesome FAQ has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 2.4K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 77/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Awesome FAQ is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

**Build responsive FAQ sections with accordion themes, FAQ schema for SEO rich results, Gutenberg block and shortcode support – no coding needed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 14,083
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,399 (+60.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 77/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.5.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bPlugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/faq-and-answers/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Accordion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accordion/) | #30 | 184 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [faq block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/faq-block/) | #4 | 13 |
| [faq schema](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/faq-schema/) | #2 | 29 |
| [responsive faq](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive-faq/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Accordion | >100 | 1,423 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| faq block | #15 | 2,701 |
| faq schema | #13 | 952 |
| responsive faq | #5 | 1,326 |

## Version adoption

- 2.5: 30%
- 2.4: 21.6%
- 2.3: 19.5%
- 2.0: 15.7%
- 2.2: 9.8%
- Other: 3.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Accordion FAQ – Compatible With All Page Builder (Elementor, Gutenberg)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-accordion-and-collapse/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (676) | Oct 15, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 2 | [Ultimate FAQ Accordion Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-faqs/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (438) | Sep 21, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [Read More Without Refresh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/read-more-without-refresh/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (55) | Sep 30, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Accordions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accordions/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (90) | Jun 8, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [Accordion Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accordion-blocks/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (36) | Feb 7, 2022 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [Tabby Responsive Tabs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tabby-responsive-tabs/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (144) | Aug 17, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 7 | [Lightweight Accordion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lightweight-accordion/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (60) | Sep 9, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 8 | [Bellows Accordion Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bellows-accordion-menu/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (23) | May 19, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Accordion Gutenberg Block – Create Beautiful FAQs, Content Accordions & Interactive Tabs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-accordion-block/) | 9K+ | 4.1/5 (34) | Aug 27, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Helpie FAQ — Accordion, Docs & Knowledge Base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/helpie-faq/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (80) | Sep 22, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Awesome FAQ safe to use in 2026?
Awesome FAQ is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Awesome FAQ?
Awesome FAQ is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,083 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 2,399 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Awesome FAQ work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Awesome FAQ up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

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

### When was Awesome FAQ last updated?
The latest version, 2.5.2, was released on October 6, 2026 (2 days ago).

### Who makes Awesome FAQ?
Awesome FAQ is developed and maintained by bPlugins.

### What are the best alternatives to Awesome FAQ?
The most popular alternatives to Awesome FAQ are Accordion FAQ (30K+ installs), Ultimate FAQ Accordion Plug… (30K+ installs) and Read More Without Refresh (20K+ installs).


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