Yada Wiki
by dmccan · Chat & Support
Yada Wiki is a simple wiki for your WordPress site.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
B 78/100
no flags
Active installs
2K+
≈2.9K estimated
Momentum
-1%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: “faq”, “knowledge base” and “page links” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
78 health vs 64 average across 1,177 Chat & Support plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.8%
of downloads still active
At least 2K of 70.2K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Chat & Support plugin keeps 0.8%, across 630 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Chat & Support plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 1 release in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 344 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, the current branch or newer
4.9★ over 23 reviews, smoothed to 4.35★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
31
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.5
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
0%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| wiki your tag | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| wordpress wiki | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| faq your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| knowledge base your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| page links your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| shortcode your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
16 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 2 listed. 14 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- “faq”, “knowledge base” and “page links” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 1.8K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
1
releases in the last 12 months
11mo ago
latest release · v3.6 · 22 Nov 2025
37
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 65% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “2K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 6.9 years ago; the previous band took 2.8 years to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 17 Oct 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ bridget381.0y ago
Das Plugin ist einfach zu bedienen und doch extrem leistungsstark. Ich nutze es in meinem Blog, der von meinen Fotospaziergängen im Hamburger Hafen handelt. Ich habe viele Fotos von Schiffen, aber auch Möwen, Enten und anderen Wasservögeln. Die kann ich jetzt auf eigenen Seiten vorstellen, mit viel Hintergrundinformationen. Die eigentliche Blogseite muss ich dafür nicht mehr nutzen, sie kann einen ganz anderen Erzählstil beinhalten. Tausend Dank an David, er hat mir mit seiner Arbeit eine große Freude gemacht. Mein Blog ist jetzt vielseitiger und wertvoller geworden.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cmintoff1.9y ago
The video you posted was the best introduction to the plugin. Two days in and I’m in love with it – perfect for our knowledgebase. I’m using it with the likeawiki template, that allows me to have the TOC in a built in side bar, as opposed to having columns. Thank you! Your project is still helping people.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ rudybrinkman3.1y ago
I have installed this plugin for a (small) history website about our village. It is extremely easy to use, especially if you look at the video provided or read the online documentation. Compliments to the author for providing such good documentation and well crafted and useful solution! Very suitable for lot’s of purposes!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ nutricrop4.3y ago
Thank you to David contributors for this amazing solution. Appreciate it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ humananimal5.0y ago
Once I’ve invested a few minutes in learning how this works, it is REALLY great! Thank you! such a smart plugin…. 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ allartsoftworks5.1y ago
Works like a charm, installation quite easy and no issues at first sight. Chapeau.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hyoscine5.4y ago
Absolutely fantastic plugin, with a very active developer. I simply don’t think I could have made the site I was dreaming of without Yada Wiki. Intuitive, lean, and flawless; it’s hard to believe this is a free plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ arizno30005.7y ago
This is perfect. Not blotted. Just what i needed no fluff. I like how you can set up the Table of Contents in the widget area. Nice work!!!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.6 Sanitized shortcode inputs on save. Allowed em tags. Tested for WordPress 6.9 compatibility. 3.6
- — Version 3.5 Fixed shortcode index options which were not working correctly. Added esc_url() to some wiki post permalinks where it was missing. Tested Yada Wiki for compatibility with WordPress 6.5. 3.5
- — Version 3.4.3 Update Yada Wiki for compatibility with WordPress 6.2. 3.4.3
- — Version 3.4.2 Update Yada Wiki TOC widget for compatibility with Thrive Architect. 3.4.2
- — Version 3.4.1 Filtered shortcode “anchor” attribute to prevent cross-site scripting. 3.4.1
- — Version 3.4 Added option for wiki pages to be hierarchical and have a page order set. Be careful changing this setting on a site where the wiki already has content. 3.4
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.6). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2025-12-30 CVE-2025-66094 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.5 Patched in 3.6
- 2021-06-28 CVE-2021-24470 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.4.1 Patched in 3.4.1
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 9 languages, 7 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
4 of 8 pass · checked 1 Nov 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 17 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 17 of 17 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("if you have"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ! Headings and lists 1 heading and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,025 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "knowledge base" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2019-12-11 1K+ → 2K+ up after 1013 days in tier
- 2017-03-03 400+ → 1K+ up after 447 days in tier
- 2015-12-12 300+ → 400+ up after 41 days in tier
- 2015-11-01 200+ → 300+ up after 56 days in tier
- 2015-09-06 100+ → 200+ up after 21 days in tier
- 2015-08-16 20+ → 100+ up after 76 days in tier
- 2015-06-01 30+ → 20+ down after 5 days in tier
- 2015-05-27 20+ → 30+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, MCP Server, Docs, Wikis, FAQ & Chatbot 30K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Echo Knowledge Base – Documentation, FAQs, Chat & Smart Search 10K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Helpie FAQ — Accordion, Docs & Knowledge Base 8K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
weDocs: AI Powered Knowledge Base, Docs, Documentation, Wiki & AI Chatbot 5K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
EazyDocs – AI Powered Knowledge Base, Wiki, Documentation & FAQ Builder 2K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
Knowledge Base documentation & wiki plugin – BasePress Docs 2K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A
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