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SFN Easy FAQ Manager

Uses custom post types and taxonomies to manage an FAQ section for your site.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Current version2.0.4.4
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.9
Minimum stackWP 4.0 · PHP 8.0
Directory statusactive
Last directory update4 Feb 20269mo ago
Active installations2K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.4 / 5 from 12 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records SFN Easy FAQ Manager version 2.0.4.4 as active, updated 9mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.

Overview

About this plugin

Uses custom post types and taxonomies to manage an FAQ section for your site. Includes a set of custom taxonomies to organize, and shortcode options for different display configurations. See the FAQ section for complete setup options.

2.0.4.4

  • got more strict about how we add our CPT to the main feed as we were overwriting other post types

2.0.4.1

  • fixed a spelling mistake in readme
  • changed name after advice from plugin team

2.0.4

  • more relaxed version of PHP supported to maintain backwards compatability a bit better

2.0.3

  • updated Tested version
  • fixing direct file access
  • removed wpfaq_taxlist_shortcode_args filter as it was used in a deprecated way with get_terms
  • fixed internationalizaton strings
  • updated data sanitization for sorting FAQ save function
  • hardened escaping in widgets and instructions page
  • fixed a bunch of AJAX calls
  • fixed direct database calls to use built in WP functions

2.0.2

  • fixed a bug where the rest route location changed so we defined the old way

and it works again

2.0.1

  • adding rest support back for custom post types and taxonomies

2.0.0

  • total refactoring. I mean, totally.

1.331

  • added German language support. Props @PowieT

1.330

  • added French language support. Props @straw94

1.329

  • replaced custom function with native admin columns for FAQ taxonomies
  • removed ‘answers’ from FAQ table due to translation issues
  • tweaked CSS to include FAQ icon in all related areas.

1.328

  • small bugfix on markup for shortcode combo

1.327

  • added optional ‘back to top’ link for combo FAQ list

1.326

  • added option to redirect all FAQ content to a single FAQ page

1.325

  • added option to disable content_filter on output (added on 1.324)

1.324

  • applying filters to content output for shortcodes, etc
  • beginning internationalization support
  • moved widgets into a separate file for organization

1.323

  • minor bugfix for conflicts with certain commerical forms plugins

1.322

  • fixed RSS inclusion bug

1.321

  • fixed IE9 expand / collapse bug
  • added version number to CSS and JS files

1.32

  • added optional inclusion of permalink below expanded entries

1.31

  • added ability to change single FAQ slugs

1.30

  • added taxonomy list shortcode
  • revamped settings and instructions page
  • CSS cleanup

1.29

  • modified expand / collapse to close all other FAQs when one is opened
  • added expand / collapse speed option

1.283

  • added standard post classes for taxonomy archives

1.282

  • added standard post classes for themes with narrow CSS

1.281

  • bugfix on plugin page menu links

1.28

  • added optional jQuery smooth scrolling effect for FAQ Combo shortcode
  • added links to settings and instructions page on plugin table

1.27

  • fixed bug in Random FAQ widget and and added variable for ‘see more’ text and number. Props @jupiterwise

1.26

  • added faqcombo shortcode to allow for a list of FAQ titles that inner-link to the content on the page

1.25

  • added CSS for printing to auto-expand FAQs (does not affect screen)
  • fixed jQuery expand bug that was causing FAQs to be collapsed at all times.

1.24

  • removed the ‘public’ option (it was misleading)
  • added SEO options (noindex, nofollow, and noarchive)

1.23

  • bugfix with URL source of files (for reals this time)
  • Search widget to search just FAQs

1.22

  • bugfix with URL source of files
  • added a user permissions filter faq-cap to all related admin menu pages. See the Codex on user_has_cap filter to adjust.

1.21

  • updated FAQ sort page to match user permissions of settings page

1.2

  • MAJOR code cleanup
  • converted code base to OOP
  • serialized settings storage in DB
  • consolidated widgets

1.14

  • Added fallbacks if user doesn’t save settings

1.13

  • Removed version number for script and CSS enqueues for better cache setup
  • New icon

1.12

  • Code cleanup for 3.3

1.11

  • Added FAQ slug as title anchor
  • Optional H type selector (H1, H2) for better theme compatibility

1.1

  • Included optional jQuery AJAX pagination (thanks to @JohnPBloch and @DanDenney for the help)

1.043

  • Slight markup change (switching a span class to a div)
  • Cleaned up function to include optional jQuery collapse

1.042

  • Restored the single FAQ title on the “Random FAQ” widget

1.041

  • bug fix where markup in post editor screen would break layout on admin panel.

1.04

  • added 3 additional widgets
  • code cleanup via suggestions by @Yoast
  • Included wpautop function to display line breaks / lists / etc.

1.03

  • included optional jQuery collapse / expand
  • added second shortcode option [faqlist]
  • added instructions page within FAQ submenu

1.02

  • added option to control number of FAQs displayed via shortcode. See the How To section of the readme for more info

1.01

  • Fixed path for CPT icon
  • Updated user documentation

1.0

  • Initial release

Potential Enhancements

  • Got a bug? Something look off? Hit me up.
WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • custom post types
  • frequently asked questions
  • faq
  • shortcodes
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.9

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 4.0 · PHP 8.0
Update activity4 Feb 20269mo ago

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