# BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite

**Contributors:** xenioushk  
**Tags:** faq, faq search, accordion, faq accordion  
**Requires at least:** 6.0  
**Tested up to:** 6.9.4
**Stable tag:** 1.1.2  
**Requires PHP:** 8.0  
**License:** GPLv2 or later  
**License URI:** [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)

**BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Lite manages FAQs effectively, allowing you to create and administer unlimited FAQs to provide users with an extensive knowledge base.**

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## Plugin Description

[Live Demo](https://projects.bluewindlab.net/wpplugin/baf_landing) | [Video Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU7iOR5rRkc&list=PLxYTuQlgnCLqE7618FUZ1lrFJWTo3oRLi) | [User Guide](https://projects.bluewindlab.net/wpplugin/baf/doc/) | [Pro Version](https://1.envato.market/baf-wp)

Create a helpful and functional FAQ page within 5 minutes with the BWL Advanced FAQ Manager plugin. The plugin requires almost zero configuration—just upload, install, and you are ready to go.

The plugin includes a built-in Shortcode generator integrated with the TinyMCE editor and works seamlessly with the Gutenberg editor. This allows you to quickly insert shortcodes and display FAQ items inside any page, post, or widget area.

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### Plugin Features

- Unlimited FAQ posts & categories
- Live search option
- Search suggestion panel with result highlighter
- FAQ options panel
- 7 different FAQ themes
- Shortcode editor
- FAQ widgets
- FAQ posts rating
- Animated FAQ accordion
- Mobile-friendly responsive layout
- Ready for localization
- Supports latest WordPress version
- Well documented

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### Pro Version Features

- FAQ schema option
- Keep custom FAQ row opened
- Expand/Collapse buttons
- Single search box for multiple categories
- Custom drag & drop sorting of FAQ posts
- FAQ pagination
- FAQ display in tabbed layout
- External question submission form
- Bulk & quick edit options
- Premium 6 months free support from developer
- Two premium addons for free

[Get The Pro Version](https://1.envato.market/baf-wp)

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## Installation

### Using The WordPress Dashboard

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Use **Advanced FAQ → Add FAQ** to configure the plugin.

### Using FTP

1. Extract `bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite.zip` to your computer.
2. Upload the `bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` directory to your `wp-content/plugins` directory.
3. Activate the plugin on the WordPress Plugins dashboard.

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## Screenshots

1. FAQ Posts Displayed in Responsive Accordion
2. Live On-Page FAQ Content Search
3. Submit Likes for FAQ Content
4. Single FAQ Post Displayed in Accordion
5. FAQ Display in Widget Area
6. FAQ Categories Listed in Widget Area
7. FAQ Post Likes Count in Custom Column
8. FAQ Options Panel

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Do I use this plugin as a widget?

Yes, you can. Go to the widget dashboard and you will find a widget called **BWL Advanced FAQ Manager Widget**. Drag and drop it to the right panel, add shortcodes inside the text box, and you are done.

### How to integrate shortcodes?

It's very simple. Follow these steps:

1. Go to **Pages > Add New** and in the text editor write `[bwla_faq]`. Save it and you are done.
2. You can also add parameters in shortcodes.

   - Show 5 FAQs:
     ```
     [bwla_faq limit=5]
     ```
   - Show 5 FAQs with ascending order by menu order:
     ```
     [bwla_faq orderby='menu_order' limit=5 order='ASC']
     ```
   - Show FAQs by category:
     ```
     [bwla_faq faq_category='your-category-name']
     ```
   - Show FAQs by topics:
     ```
     [bwla_faq faq_topics='your-topics-name']
     ```

   You can also use `limit`, `order`, and `orderby` parameters in topics and categories.

3. **Available Shortcodes:**

   - Show All FAQs: `[bwla_faq]`
   - Show FAQs By Category: `[bwla_faq faq_category='your-category-slug']`
   - Show FAQs By Topics: `[bwla_faq faq_topics='your-topic-slug']`
   - Show 5 FAQs (set limit): `[bwla_faq limit='5']`

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## Changelog

### 1.1.2

- Update shortcodes to fix Cross-Site Scripting issue.
- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.

### 1.1.1

- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.

### 1.1.0

- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.

### 1.0.9

- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.

### 1.0.8

- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.

### 1.0.7

- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.

### 1.0.6

- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.

### 1.0.5

- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.

### 1.0.4

- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.

### 1.0.3

- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.

### 1.0.2

- Fixed Vote Count Notice.
- Checked and fixed compatibility issues for the latest WordPress version.

### 1.0.1

- Added Gutenberg support to edit FAQ post.
- Added 10 like vote icons with color customization feature.
- Added FadeIn animation for FAQ accordion.
- Fixed Shortcode Editor Error Notice.

### 1.0.0

- First release.

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## Upgrade Notice

### 1.1.2

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.1.1

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.1.0

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.0.9

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.0.8

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.0.7

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.0.6

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.0.5

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.0.4

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.0.3

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.0.2

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.0.1

- Replace all files and directories in your `plugins/bwl-advanced-faq-manager-lite` folder.

### 1.0.0

- First release.
