WordPress FAQ Plugin (CMFAQ) - Free Version Tutorial
Free Version Tutorial
WordPress FAQ Plugin Pro
Learn more about the Pro version of the WordPress FAQ plugin.
This article covers only features present in the free version of the WordPress FAQ plugin. It shows you how to create a FAQ page.
Example
There are three main page types within the plugin:
- FAQ Directory
- Category Page
- Question Page
![FAQ index page - FAQ Plugin WordPress](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/5f6ddd494cedfd00173bb9a9/file-oiHKNozzJq.png)
Category Page
![Category page - Best FAQ Plugin WordPress](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/5f6de1c74cedfd0017638399/file-zdyTiNSjn8.png)
Question Page
![Question page - WordPress FAQ Plugin With Search Bar](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/5f6de1d152faff00174f33fe/file-t0VTONSkNg.png)
Table of Contents
Installation guide
Here are the steps needed to install the plugin:
- Download - To manually install the plugin, you must first download it from WordPress.org to your computer.
- Navigate to the Plugins tab in the WordPress Admin Panel to install the plugin.
![Installing the plugin - FAQ Search WordPress Plugin](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/64de1a6923f94575804bbf30/file-skHg1XF7js.png)
- Activate the plugin.
TIP: Register for Benefits
If you like, you can register your plugin to receive information about updates and our latest offers. You can complete your registration at any time.
If you don’t want to register right away, you can select the Skip button.
![Registering the plugin copy - WP Responsive FAQ With Category Plugin](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/5f43ad3a042863444aa0bede/file-98q3jx7Sxe.png)
List of Features
WordPress FAQ Plugin Pro
Learn more about the Pro version of the WordPress FAQ plugin.
Using the Free Plugin - Overview
TIP: Automatic Index Page
The plugin automatically creates the Directory page with all questions . You can find a handy link shortcut on the top of the Plugins Options tab.
![FAQ index page link - Q&A WordPress Plugin](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/5f6de01bcff47e00168fa5ce/file-Vzr3gwHfH4.png)
Questions and Categories
Every question can have one main category and any number of additional categories.
You can manage categories from Admin Dashboard → CM FAQ → Categories.
![Managing categories - Frequently Asked Questions Plugin WordPress](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/5f6de89c4cedfd00176383cc/file-FkGGzadjlM.png)
Admin - Adding and Managing FAQs
You can add and manage FAQs from the back-end. Head to Admin Dashboard → CM FAQ → Questions or Add New Question.
![Managing questions - WordPress FAQ Schema Plugin](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/5f6de07b52faff00174f33f8/file-7G3OMZwBa9.png)
What Does It Look Like to Add a FAQ?
You can add and edit FAQs from the back-end. The fields are simple:
![Form for creating and editing questions - Accordion FAQ WordPress Plugin](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/5f6de0cf4cedfd0017638392/file-mCE6BqBwkp.png)
- FAQ Content
Category selection - You can apply many categories.
In the front-end, the question will be located under the Main FAQ Category you set here
Settings (Permalink, Columns, Word Limit)
![Plugin options - WordPress Searchable FAQ Plugin](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/5f6de3f04cedfd00173bb9d9/file-nGjGvBKnKa.png)
All free plugin settings are located in this tab.
Permalinks
- CM FAQ Page - URL segment of the FAQ page
- CM FAQ questions slug - URL segment before FAQ questions
![Example of the question slug - WordPress Plugin for Expanding FAQ](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/65311ea79362491a4094a74c/file-Q6bHz7FWr5.png)
- CM FAQ categories slug - URL segment before FAQ categories
![Example of the FAQ category slug - WordPress FAQ Plugin](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/65311eae234cd75251327ad0/file-1phCqiN0JK.png)
Limits
- Front questions limit - On the main FAQ directory: How many questions are shown under each category
![Limiting amount of questions on the main page - FAQ Plugin WordPress](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/65311eb5234cd75251327ad1/file-vUOnY9XLif.png)
- Answer word limit - On the category page: How many words appear on each answer
![Limiting the answer preview length - Best FAQ Plugin WordPress](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/65311ebb25f84304750249e7/file-rdfhBcfQx2.png)
Other
- Breadcrumb home label - The text of the link that directs to the main FAQ directory. The default is "Home".
![Breadcrumb home label - WordPress FAQ Plugin With Search Bar](http://d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.net/docs/assets/558f9e89e4b01a224b42f278/images/65311ec625f84304750249e8/file-hfLDx7qI1T.png)
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