Title: CM FAQ – Simplify support with an intuitive FAQ management tool Author: CreativeMindsSolutions Published: January 27, 2016 Last modified: January 29, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/cm-faq/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3228342) ![](https://ps.w.org/cm-faq/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3228342) # CM FAQ – Simplify support with an intuitive FAQ management tool By [CreativeMindsSolutions](https://profiles.wordpress.org/creativemindssolutions/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/cm-faq.zip) * [Details](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/cm-faq/#description) * [Reviews](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/cm-faq/#reviews) * [Installation](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/cm-faq/#installation) * [Development](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/cm-faq/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cm-faq/) ## Description [Pro Plugin Page](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/faq-plugin-for-wordpress-by-creativeminds/) | [Videos](https://www.videolessonsplugin.com/video-lesson/lesson/frequently-asked-questions-plugin/) | [Demo](https://www.knowledgetrail.com/route-manager-frequently-asked-questions/) | [User Guide](https://creativeminds.helpscoutdocs.com/category/595-faq-cmf) **Our WordPress FAQ plugin enables you to effortlessly create and manage FAQ accordions on your WordPress site, providing seamless access to frequently asked questions for your users.** The Frequently Asked Questions plugin enables you to easily manage and organize your FAQ content, creating an intuitive and user-friendly experience for visitors seeking information on your site. ⭐ _We’re excited to present the renewed version of CM FAQ! Now featuring a Setup Wizard, enhanced search options for FAQs, basic style settings, and the ability to customize front-end labels. This release makes it even easier to manage and display your FAQ content._ ### FAQ Categories and FAQ Posts You can create as many questions as you need and categorize them for easy navigation, allowing visitors to find the information they need quickly. Each question page has a unique post, which can enhance your site’s SEO and improve its search engine ranking. This ensures that your FAQ content is easily discoverable for search engines as well. ### Accordion FAQ Plugin Premium Edition The [FAQ Plugin Premium editions](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/faq-plugin-for-wordpress-by-creativeminds/) includes even more powerful features, such as: ChatGPT support to generate answers, support for questions submitted by users, floating faq widget and much more. ### Accordion FAQ Plugin Introduction Video (Pro Version) ### WordPress FAQ Plugin Use-Cases * **FAQ directory** – Support your product site with a FAQ directory. * **Knowledge Base** – Build a knowledge base center to support your service or product. * **Support Center** – Provide an efficient way to support your users. ### Basic Features of the WordPress FAQ Plugin * Add frequently asked questions (FAQ) in the admin dashboard. * Place questions and answers in categories. * Build an index page containing all questions and answers. * Create a unique post per each question and answer. * Support searching questions. * Supports basic style settings. * Edit or translate front-end labels according to your requirements and language. * Includes a user-friendly Setup Wizard for quick and easy plugin configuration. ### Pro Version Features of the WordPress FAQ Plugin [Pro Version Detailed Features List](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/faq-plugin-for-wordpress-by-creativeminds/) | [Demo Site](https://www.knowledgetrail.com/route-manager-frequently-asked-questions/) * Search Widget – Add search widget on pre-selected post types and style FAQ according to your needs. * Search Bar – The index page includes a search bar with auto-suggestions, displaying all relevant questions. * Extended Set of Labels – Customize the WordPress FAQ according to your requirements and language. * Customize Look & Feel – Customize index page look & feel including colors and font size. * Voting – Support voting (vote up and down) for each frequently asked question. Search results show most voted questions first. * Related Questions Widget – Show all related questions at the bottom of each question page. * Multiple lists – Create multiple faq pages with categories. * Reports and Statistics – Generate a report showing how many times each question was viewed and how many times it was voted on. * Accordion FAQ Display – Show only one answer at a time – users will toggle different answers by clicking the questions. * Accordion FAQ Shortcode – Create an accordion FAQ containing all Questions and Answers in a category using a Shortcodes. * Accordion Style Settings – Provides a set of settings for customizing the accordion view appearance. * Category Icon and color – Add an icon to each category and set a background color which will be shown on the index page. * Sort Question in Categories – Sorting of questions in a category can be defined in the WordPress FAQ plugin settings. Options are by publish date, voting and title in ascending or descending order. * Categories Filter (AJAX) – Dynamic filtering of FAQ categories without page reload. * Load More Button (AJAX) – Load additional FAQ questions dynamically within a category. * Mobile Responsive Design – Responsive FAQ layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. * All Questions Shortcode – Shortcodes to support showing all questions in one or multiple categories. * ChatGPT Support – Let ChatGPT prepare the answers for questions you didn’t answer. ### Follow Us [Blog](https://www.cminds.com/category/wordpress/) | [Twitter](http://twitter.com/cmplugins) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/creativeminds) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/cmindschannel) | [Pinterest](http://www.pinterest.com/cmplugins/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/cmplugins/) ### Suggested Plugins by CreativeMinds List of all [WordPress Plugins](https://www.cminds.com) by CreativeMinds * [CM Tooltip Glossary](https://glossaryplugin.com/) – Easily creates a Glossary, Encyclopaedia or Dictionary of your website’s terms and shows them as a tooltip in posts and pages when hovering. With many more powerful features. * [CM Download Manager](https://www.downloadmanagerplugin.com/) – Allows users to upload, manage, track and support documents or files in a download directory listing database for others to contribute, use and comment upon. * [CM Answers Plugin](https://www.answersplugin.com/) – A fully-featured WordPress Questions & Answers Plugin that allows you to build multiple discussion forum systems Just like StackOverflow, Yahoo Answers and Quora, Now with MicroPayments and Anonymous posting support. * [CM OnBoarding](https://onboardingplugin.com/) – Superb Guidance tool which improves the online experience and the user satisfaction. ## Screenshots * [[ * General Settings * [[ * Labels Settings * [[ * Appearance Settings * [[ * Shortcode for Displaying FAQ Section * [[ * Managing FAQ Categories * [[ * Managing FAQ Questions * [[ * Creating and Editing FAQ Question * [[ * FAQ Index Page – Front-end Example * [[ * FAQ Category Page – Front-end Example * [[ * FAQ Question Page – Front-end Example * [[ * Setup Wizard * [[ * Setup Wizard – Example ## Installation [Detailed User Guide](https://creativeminds.helpscoutdocs.com/category/595-faq-cmf) 1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress. 3. Configure plugin. 4. Add categories, questions and answers. 5. Use shortcode to display FAQ. ## FAQ [More FAQ’s](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/faq-plugin-for-wordpress-by-creativeminds/#faq) [Detailed User Guide](https://creativeminds.helpscoutdocs.com/category/595-faq-cmf) ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/67cf2d9b95e139fd7b5fc40bdfa66f218d9a911eee61d5887d0eaaea14e2cd71? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great for my small knowledge base](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-for-my-small-knowledge-base/)󠁿 [J Werk](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jwerk13040/) September 3, 2016 It works very well for a newly released plugin. Documentation is good and the free version makes a good basic KB. I may buy the Pro version if I need a more sophisticated KB. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ecbb4738df29838a29e58155f8c7c06e96e5529da9b83a270967d406497e1c52? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[As Advertised](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/as-advertised-28/)󠁿 [courtneyljones2](https://profiles.wordpress.org/courtneyljones2/) September 3, 2016 Plugin has everything you could imagine for a FAQ plugin and more. Support was quick and fast when I had a question too. [ Read all 3 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cm-faq/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “CM FAQ – Simplify support with an intuitive FAQ management tool” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ CreativeMindsSolutions ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/creativemindssolutions/) [Translate “CM FAQ – Simplify support with an intuitive FAQ management tool” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/cm-faq) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cm-faq/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/cm-faq/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/cm-faq/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/cm-faq/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.3.2 Release Date: 19 January 2026 * Update package info #### 1.3.1 Release Date: 18 Sep 2025 * Added plugin URI for fix missing homepage issue which reported by WordFence #### 1.3.0 Release Date: 12 Jun 2025 * Added restrictions for deactivating a plugin and send reason should be admin user #### 1.2.10 Release Date: 15 May 2025 * Updated pricing #### 1.2.9 * Improved CSS #### 1.2.8 Release Date: 9 Apr 2025 * Improvements #### 1.2.7 Release Date: 18 Mar 2025 * Updated pricing #### 1.2.6 Release Date: 13 Mar 2025 * Fixed vulnerability issue #### 1.2.5 Release Date: 12 Mar 2025 * Fixed vulnerability issue in package #### 1.2.4 Release Date: 08 Jan 2025 * Fixed vulnerability issue #### 1.2.3 * Implemented Wizard Guide #### 1.2.2 Release Date: 19 Nov 2024 * Fixed security (medium) issue #### 1.2.1 Release Date: 9 Oct 2024 * Fixed security issues #### 1.2.0 Release Date: 18 May 2024 * Fixed security issues #### 1.1.11 Release Date: 25 December 2023 * Update package info #### 1.1.10 Release Date: 21 Mar 2023 * Update package info #### 1.1.9 Release Date: 23 Feb 2023 * Added a code that fixes 404 problems after permalink change automatically #### 1.1.8 Release Date: 9th Nov 2022 * Replace Internal support links [View Release Notes in Plugin Site](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/faq-plugin-for-wordpress-by-creativeminds/#changelog) ## Meta * Version **1.3.2** * Last updated **3 months ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.4.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 5.2.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/cm-faq/) * Tags * [Accordion](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/accordion/)[accordions](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/accordions/) [faq](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/faq/)[FAQ widget](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/faq-widget/) [faqs](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/faqs/) * [Advanced View](https://ewe.wordpress.org/plugins/cm-faq/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cm-faq/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cm-faq/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cm-faq/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cm-faq/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cm-faq/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cm-faq/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cm-faq/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ CreativeMindsSolutions ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/creativemindssolutions/) ## Support Got something to say? 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