Input Scanner
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…
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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.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Input Scanner stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| barcode | >100 |
| camera | >100 |
| Input | >100 |
| qr | >100 |
| scanner | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Input Scanner
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
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 interface or on the website.
With the user-friendly administrator interface, further settings such as the texts of this plugin can be made.
Demo & Documentation
Using
Add the class .input-scanner-open to use the scanner with a click on the input element.
or
add the class .input-scanner-open-label to use the scanner-open-label to open the scanner.
Supported Platforms
- PC: Safari, Opera, Edge, Chrome, Firefox
- Android/IOS: Safari, Opera, Edge, Chrome, Firefox
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Write me on github or create new topic on wordpress.
Installation
Steps
- Upload the plugin
input-scannerto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
For developers
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FAQ
Input Scanner: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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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