# Smart Answer

> Smart Answer has <10 active installs and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart Answer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin empowers users to craft unique questions, seamlessly integrating them into custom pages through shortcodes. Users can not only receive responses but also exert control by marking answers as favorites for…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,075
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+104.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 17, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Softcial (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/softcialdeveloper/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-answer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [answers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/answers/) | #8 | 12 |
| [questions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/questions/) | #31 | 35 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,388 |
| [smart](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smart/) | #8 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| answers | >100 | 5,528 |
| questions | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| smart | >100 | 5,084 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Product Questions & Answers for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-questions-answers-for-woocommerce/) | 400+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Jun 15, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [FAQ with categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/faq-with-categories/) | 20+ | — | Aug 15, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [AK Bootstrap FAQ](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ak-bootstrap-faq/) | 10+ | 3.3/5 (3) | Feb 12, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/faqz/) | 10+ | — | Feb 13, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [Qhub Q&A WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qhub-qa/) | 10+ | — | Dec 18, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Init FAQ](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/init-faqs/) | 10+ | — | Dec 2, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [FAQ Info Instigator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/faq-info-instigator/) | <10 | 5/5 (2) | Oct 28, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Scripts + Pixels Direct Answer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scriptsandpixels-direct-answer/) | <10 | — | May 28, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [Askora – Product Questions & Answers for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-qa-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [AskLoop Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/askloop-widget/) | <10 | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart Answer safe to use in 2026?
Smart Answer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Answer?
Smart Answer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,075 times since it launched in April 2024. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Answer work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Answer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Smart Answer last updated?
The latest version, 2.1, was released on June 17, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Smart Answer?
Smart Answer is developed and maintained by Softcial.

### What are the best alternatives to Smart Answer?
The most popular alternatives to Smart Answer are Product Questions & Answers… (400+ installs), FAQ with categories (20+ installs) and AK Bootstrap FAQ (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-answer/ · Generated 2026-09-30 22:41 UTC by PageForge