Instant Knowledge Base v1.0.5: Introducing the KB Widget

We’re excited to launch Instant Knowledge Base v1.0.5, our most impactful release to date. This version brings a highly requested feature, the all-new Knowledge Base Widget, designed to help you bring support content anywhere on your site. It’s joined by real-time analytics, an SEO-optimized FAQ system, and major backend improvements.

Whether you’re building a customer help center or internal documentation, Instant Knowledge Base v1.0.5 gives you unmatched control, insights, and visibility.

New Feature: Knowledge Base Widget (Premium)

The standout feature in Instant Knowledge Base v1.0.5 is the fully customizable Knowledge Base Widget — a game-changer for embedding support content in real time where your users need it most.

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, you can place the widget into:

Sidebars and footers
Landing pages
Blog posts and product pages
Onboarding flows

Widget Capabilities:

Custom Layouts – Match your site’s design effortlessly
Search Toggle – Enable or disable search within the widget
Article Display Controls – Limit how many articles show
Analytics Tracking – See how your widget performs independently

Now you can offer contextual support directly in the user’s flow, helping them find answers without leaving the page — a huge step forward for reducing friction and increasing satisfaction.

the all-new Knowledge Base Widget, designed to help you bring support content anywhere on your site. It’s joined by real-time analytics, an SEO-optimized FAQ system, and major backend improvements.

Advanced Real-Time Analytics (Premium)

Also premiering in Instant Knowledge Base v1.0.5 is a robust analytics dashboard for premium users. These tools give you full visibility into how users interact with your knowledge base, letting you optimize content based on real-world data.

Analytics Highlights:

Live Activity Feed – Track article views, search terms, and user sessions as they happen
Conversion Funnel Tracking – Follow the user’s path from search to article to successful resolution
GA4 & Mixpanel Integration – Sync with your favorite analytics platforms
Automated Insights – Receive smart content suggestions based on usage patterns
Widget-Specific Stats – Measure how the new KB widget performs in different placements

Dedicated FAQ System with SEO Schema

To further boost discoverability and support, Instant Knowledge Base v1.0.5 includes a new FAQ module—perfect for highlighting common questions separately from long-form articles.

Key Features:

Standalone FAQ Categories – FAQs are managed independently from help topics
Google Structured Data – Auto-included FAQ schema boosts SEO and enables rich snippets
Enable/Disable Control – Activate the FAQ system only when you need it
Auto-Generated Default Category – Get started instantly

Not only are FAQs easier to manage, but they now work harder for your SEO, driving organic traffic straight from Google’s search results.

Smarter Content & Category Management

Managing categories and articles is now more flexible and intuitive with the following updates in Instant Knowledge Base v1.0.5:

Frontend Visibility Toggles – Easily hide/show specific categories or topics
Visibility Controls in Admin Panel – Use a new dropdown to manage display status
Status Indicators – Instantly know which categories are public or hidden
Empty Category Settings – Choose to show or hide empty categories

These upgrades help keep your knowledge base clean, current, and aligned with your publishing schedule.

Backend Improvements & Fixes

Beyond the big features, Instant Knowledge Base v1.0.5 introduces major infrastructure updates for better performance and stability:

Optimized templates for a consistent frontend look
Smarter handling of hidden/empty categories
Improved database structure to support analytics
Better real-time refresh for analytics and funnels
Enhanced error logging and debug tools

This ensures your knowledge base is both fast and future-proof.

Why Upgrade to Instant Knowledge Base v1.0.5?

Whether you’re a new user or an experienced one, version 1.0.5 brings massive value:

Embed searchable knowledge base content anywhere with the new widget
Make data-driven decisions using real-time analytics
Improve your SEO with structured FAQ data
Keep your docs polished and well-managed with smarter admin tools

All of this translates to better user experience, fewer support tickets, and higher engagement.

How to Update

Already have Instant Knowledge Base installed?

Log into your WordPress dashboard
Navigate to Plugins
Find Instant Knowledge Base and click Update Now

Premium features (analytics + widget) require an active license key. Make sure it’s activated to unlock the full power of version 1.0.5.

Tell Us What You Think!

We build each update based on your feedback, and this one’s no exception. Try the new Instant Knowledge Base v1.0.5 features and let us know how they help your support workflow.

And if this plugin has helped you, we’d really appreciate a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on WordPress.org. Every review helps us grow and improve.