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BetterDocs Pro
BetterDocs Pro by WPDeveloper is a WordPress plugin for building documentation sites, knowledge bases and FAQ sections. It extends the free BetterDocs plugin with AI writing and chatbot tools, live search, private internal docs, role-based access and analytics, so customers and team members can find answers on their own.
- Version
- 4.3.2
- Released
- Oct 8, 2026
- Developer
- WPDeveloper
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- BetterDocs
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in BetterDocs Pro 4.3.2
Version 4.3.2 · Oct 8, 2026
Latest
- FixedThe AI Chatbot could surface content-restricted docs in Basic Mode to visitors who should not see them
- FixedAdding glossary terms could fail on sites running other plugins that share the same global, a regression introduced in 4.3.1
- FixedContent Restriction hid restricted knowledge bases and docs from administrators connecting over MCP
- FixedEncyclopedia alphabet links and glossary-term links returned 404 on sites using PATHINFO ("index.php") permalinks
- FixedThe Encyclopedia stylesheet shipped unscoped generic class rules that could hide unrelated theme elements
- FixedThe Encyclopedia search icon is now inlined instead of hot-linked from an external CDN
- FixedAI features ignored the AI platform you selected and required an OpenAI key regardless
- ImprovedThe Markdown endpoint for docs now lives in BetterDocs free, with Pro keeping only the Content Restriction gate on top
What it does
Product documentation tends to sprawl. Articles pile up, visitors can't find what they need, and the same questions land in your support inbox again and again. This plugin gives your docs a clear structure inside WordPress, with ready templates for Elementor and Gutenberg, a live search bar that returns matching articles as people type, and a sticky table of contents that helps readers move through long guides. You can also run several knowledge bases on one installation, which suits companies with more than one product line or agencies handling client projects.
It works on top of the free BetterDocs plugin and covers external and internal use. Customer-facing docs can be translated through WPML, while private documentation can be limited to specific user roles for onboarding and training. An AI chatbot answers visitor questions from your documentation content, and the Write With AI tool drafts articles and FAQs for you to review. Analytics track views, traffic sources and click-through rates, with automated email reports sent to your team.
Best for
- Software and SaaS companies publishing product documentation
- Support teams building self-service help centers
- Businesses keeping private onboarding and training docs
Features
Ready documentation templates
Pick from a set of documentation layouts built for Elementor and Gutenberg, so you can design docs pages without writing code.
AI chatbot
An AI chatbot add-on answers visitor questions using your documentation content and respects content restrictions on docs that certain visitors should not see.
Write with AI
The AI auto writer drafts documentation articles and FAQs, giving you a starting point that you can edit before publishing.
Live search bar
A live search bar shows relevant documentation articles as visitors type, helping them reach the right answer without browsing every category.
Scrollable table of contents
A responsive, sticky table of contents is added to docs automatically, making long articles easier to scan and navigate.
Internal knowledge base
Create private documentation that only chosen user roles can access, useful for staff onboarding, training material and internal processes.
Multiple knowledge bases
Run separate knowledge bases on one WordPress installation for different products, departments or client projects.
Analytics and email reports
Track documentation views, traffic sources and click-through rates, and send automated email reports to keep your team informed.
BetterDocs Pro older versions
- 4.3.1Sep 283 fixes, 1 change
- 4.3.0Sep 175 new, 3 improvements, 7 fixes, 1 change
- 4.2.2Sep 43 new, 1 improvement, 2 fixes, 1 change
- 4.2.1Aug 27
- 4.2.0Aug 20
- 4.1.0Aug 4
- 4.0.0Jul 23
- 3.9.4Jul 14
- 3.9.3Jul 8
- 3.9.2Jul 3
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
74 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about BetterDocs Pro
Do I need the free BetterDocs plugin as well?
Yes. The Pro version works on top of the free BetterDocs plugin. The free plugin provides the core documentation system, and Pro adds features such as the AI tools, internal knowledge base, multiple knowledge bases, analytics and content restriction.
Can I keep some documentation private for my team?
Yes. The internal knowledge base feature lets you limit docs to specific user roles. That makes it practical for onboarding guides, training material and internal processes, while public docs stay open to customers. Role-based access control applies to knowledge base content in general.
Does it work with Elementor or the block editor?
It works with both. Ready documentation templates are available for Elementor and Gutenberg, so you can design your docs pages with whichever editor you already use, without needing to write code.
Can I publish documentation in more than one language?
Yes. The plugin supports multilingual documentation through WPML, so you can offer translated versions of your docs to readers in different languages.
Is BetterDocs Pro free?
The code of BetterDocs Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of BetterDocs Pro is this?
Version 4.3.2, released Oct 8, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update BetterDocs Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of BetterDocs Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does BetterDocs Pro need?
BetterDocs Pro needs BetterDocs installed and active.
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