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.
Using the shortcode Find step-by-step guides, FAQs, and best practices.
, you can place the widget into:Knowledge Base
- 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.

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.