FAQ Builder AYS
Limited data: FAQ Builder AYS has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 100 |
| Security | 70 |
| Support | No data |
| Reputation | No data |
Quick answers
- Is FAQ Builder AYS still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 28 Aug 2026, 15 releases in the last 24 months. 28 Aug 2026 · wordpress.org
- Who owns FAQ Builder AYS, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer ays-pro since Feb 2019. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was FAQ Builder AYS removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is FAQ Builder AYS safe?
- 5 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 1.8.5). Not on the exploited list. 3 Sep 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest FAQ Builder AYS update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 1.8.5. No one-star spike after it. 28 Aug 2026 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
No open risk signals. Signals appear here when we detect an ownership change, closure, vulnerability or decline.
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| plugin-master | 9 Feb 2019 to 9 Feb 2019, 1 commits |
|---|---|
| ays-pro | 9 Feb 2019 to 28 Aug 2026, 205 commits |
2 committers recorded. No ownership change since 2019.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 2 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 15
- Tested up to
- 7.1 current
- Requires PHP
- not stated supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1 |
| Q3 2024 | 1 |
| Q4 2024 | 2 |
| Q1 2025 | 6 |
| Q2 2025 | 4 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 0 |
| Q1 2026 | 1 |
| Q2 2026 | 1 |
| Q3 2026 | 1 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 28 Aug 2026. Tested with WordPress 7.1 (current).
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 5.0.
| 5 star | 2 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 0 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 0 |
Security record
4 vulnerabilities in 24 months (5 on record), all patched (latest fixed in 1.8.5).
Show 5 patched vulnerabilities
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 2026 | FAQ Builder AYS 1.6.3 - 1.8.4 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 7.2 | 1.6.3 to 1.8.4 | 1.8.5 | Patched before disclosure |
| 20 Mar 2026 | FAQ Builder AYS <= 1.8.2 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 7.2 | <= 1.8.2 | 1.8.3 | n/a |
| 24 Jan 2025 | FAQ Builder AYS <= 1.7.3 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 4.4 | <= 1.7.3 | 1.7.4 | n/a |
| 27 Nov 2024 | FAQ Builder AYS <= 1.7.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting | 6.1 | <= 1.7.1 | 1.7.2 | n/a |
| 29 Jun 2021 | FAQ Builder AYS <= 1.3.5 - Blind SQL Injection | 8.8 | <= 1.3.5 | 1.3.6 | n/a |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
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Healthier alternatives
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Facts
| Version | 1.8.5 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ays Pro |
| Added | 9 Feb 2019 |
| Last updated | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Active installs | 100+ |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0 |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | not stated |
| Tags | faq, faqs, toggle FAQS, accordion FAQs, frequently asked questions |
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Questions
Is FAQ Builder AYS still maintained?
Yes. Last release 28 Aug 2026, 15 releases in the last 24 months.
Who owns FAQ Builder AYS, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer ays-pro since Feb 2019.
Was FAQ Builder AYS removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.
Is FAQ Builder AYS safe?
5 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 1.8.5). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest FAQ Builder AYS update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.8.5. No one-star spike after it.