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Back End Instructions

Plugin for WordPress developers to provide easy "how to use" instructions to their clients.

By Doodlebee·Docs·Free
3.8(9 reviews)
·30 active installs·Updated 11 years ago
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As of April 2026, Back End Instructions is a WordPress docs plugin with 30 active installations and a 3.8/5 rating from 9 reviews. It has been downloaded 11K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2011. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: BetterDocs – Knowledge Base Docs & FAQ….

3.8/59 reviews
30active installs
11K+total downloads
15 yearssince 2011

Overview

WordPress developers: ever written awesome custom functions and script work for client’s site? Then you provide said client with instructions – either via printed manual, video tutorials, or even emails – but no matter how many ways you tell them how to use the site you just made for them, they keep asking you for instructions?

I’ve found this is typically because most clients want instructions that appear “in your face”. They like immediate answers to their questions – they don’t want to have to find that file, or search their email for the answers. It’s much faster for them to just call you and ask what to do.

This plugin solves the issue. Now there can be no more excuses for not finding the answers you’ve already supplied f…

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Ratings & Reviews

3.89 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.1+ requiredTested up to 3.9.40
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

3.1.1

  • Bugfix – search in the back end was messed up.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

DoodlebeeDoodlebee
Plugin Info
Version
3.1.1
Last Updated
Apr 17, 2014
WP Requires
3.1+
Tested Up To
3.9.40
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
30
Downloads
11K+
Added
Feb 14, 2011
Business
Free

Tags

docsclientsdevelopersclient sitesinstructions

Developer

D
Doodlebee
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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