FAQ vs. FAQs
FAQ is a countable abbreviation for “frequently asked question,” and “FAQs” is the ordinary plural when referring to multiple questions. The label FAQ is also commonly used for a page or section containing them.
Use “FAQ” for one frequently asked question and “FAQs” for more than one question; a section may still be titled “FAQ” by convention.
Key details
Important caveats
Plural Boundary
Because FAQ is countable, “FAQs” is a normal plural for multiple questions; section labels can follow product or house style.
Further guidance
Meaning
Cambridge defines FAQ as “frequently asked question.”
Practical Application
Use FAQ for one frequently asked question or as the conventional label for an FAQ section. Use FAQs when you explicitly mean multiple questions as countable items. Keep the site or publication’s section naming convention consistent.
Reader Check
Are you naming the section/concept, one question, or multiple individual questions?
Worked Example
“See the FAQ” can name a section, while “We added three new FAQs” refers to three individual frequently asked questions.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- FAQ — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge Dictionary · Countable FAQ and plural FAQs evidence