# Input Scanner

> Input Scanner has 90+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 114 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Input Scanner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This WordPress plugin contains a web barcode and a QR scanner for HTML input elements. With predefined query classes and the option to integrate your own query classes, it is possible to use the scanner in the admin…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 3,208
- **Downloads (30 days):** 114 (+54.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 25, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** aigenseer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aigenseer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/input-scanner/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [barcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/barcode/) | #10 | 39 |
| [camera](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/camera/) | #3 | 10 |
| [Input](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/input/) | #5 | 16 |
| [qr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/qr/) | #14 | 49 |
| [scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scanner/) | #15 | 68 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| barcode | >100 | 326 |
| camera | >100 | 451 |
| Input | >100 | 9,227 |
| qr | >100 | 1,520 |
| scanner | >100 | 1,331 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [EAN Barcode Generator for WooCommerce: UPC, ISBN & GTIN Inventory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ean-for-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (56) | Aug 17, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [WSB HUB3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wsb-hub3/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (20) | Apr 18, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 3 | [QR Code Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qr-code-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Jul 29, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 4 | [Print Labels with Barcodes. Create price tags, product labels, order labels for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/a4-barcode-generator/) | 900+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [QRCode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/doqrcode/) | 500+ | 3/5 (2) | May 27, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Barcode Generator for WooCommerce – Create & Print Barcodes Easily](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/barcode-generator-for-woocommerce/) | 200+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [Barcode QRcode Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/barcode-qrcode-generator/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 15, 2018 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Flexible EAN for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-ean-for-woocommerce/) | 200+ | 2.7/5 (3) | Jul 2, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 9 | [QR code generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qr-code-generator/) | 100+ | — | May 13, 2012 | 25/100 |
| 11 | [PickingPal Lite for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pickingpal-for-woocommerce/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 17, 2026 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Input Scanner free?
Yes. Input Scanner is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Input Scanner safe to use in 2026?
Input Scanner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Input Scanner?
Input Scanner is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,208 times since it launched in October 2021. It was downloaded 114 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Input Scanner work with WordPress 7.1?
Input Scanner is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Input Scanner need?
Input Scanner requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Input Scanner last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on December 25, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Input Scanner?
Input Scanner is developed and maintained by aigenseer.

### What are the best alternatives to Input Scanner?
The most popular alternatives to Input Scanner are EAN Barcode Generator for W… (10K+ installs), WSB HUB3 (1K+ installs) and QR Code Woocommerce (1K+ installs).


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