# VS Knowledge Base

> VS Knowledge Base has 300+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 17 reviews and 164 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 76/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** VS Knowledge Base is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

**With this lightweight plugin you can create a knowledge base that contains your categories and posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 44,973
- **Downloads (30 days):** 164 (-7.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 17 reviews
- **Health score:** 76/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 8.7
- **Last updated:** Aug 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Guido (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/guido07111975/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/very-simple-knowledge-base/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ClassicPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/classicpress/) | #12 | 23 |
| [faq](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/faq/) | #36 | 266 |
| [frequently asked questions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/frequently-asked-questions/) | #6 | 39 |
| [knowledge base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/knowledge-base/) | #13 | 107 |
| [wiki](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wiki/) | #8 | 48 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ClassicPress | #27 | 94 |
| faq | >100 | 5,998 |
| frequently asked questions | #12 | 771 |
| knowledge base | #3 | 1,234 |
| wiki | #35 | 591 |

## Version adoption

- 8.7: 77.6%
- 5.3: 10.3%
- Other: 12.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [VS Event List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/very-simple-event-list/) | 8K+ | 4.9/5 (82) | Aug 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [VS Contact Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/very-simple-contact-form/) | 6K+ | 4.8/5 (50) | Aug 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [VS Meta Description](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/very-simple-meta-description/) | 3K+ | 4.4/5 (16) | Aug 15, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [WP Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-attachments/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (42) | Aug 31, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [WP ADA Compliance Check Basic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ada-compliance-check-basic/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Sep 20, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Smart Attachment Page Remove](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-attachment-page-remove/) | 900+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Apr 17, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 7 | [WP fail2ban Add-on for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fail2ban-addon-contact-form-7/) | 800+ | — | Sep 12, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 8 | [WP fail2ban Add-on for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fail2ban-addon-gravity-forms/) | 600+ | — | Sep 12, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Upload Folder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-upload-folder/) | 300+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Sep 17, 2022 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [VS Website Closed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/very-simple-website-closed/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 26, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is VS Knowledge Base safe to use in 2026?
VS Knowledge Base is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use VS Knowledge Base?
VS Knowledge Base is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 44,973 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 164 times in the last 30 days.

### Does VS Knowledge Base work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested VS Knowledge Base up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

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

### When was VS Knowledge Base last updated?
The latest version, 8.7, was released on August 15, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes VS Knowledge Base?
VS Knowledge Base is developed and maintained by Guido.

### What are the best alternatives to VS Knowledge Base?
The most popular alternatives to VS Knowledge Base are VS Event List (8K+ installs), VS Contact Form (6K+ installs) and VS Meta Description (3K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/very-simple-knowledge-base/ · Generated 2026-10-01 23:10 UTC by PageForge