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Possibly abandoned Tested up to 3.5.2 #58 in qr code

Javascript QRcode Generator

QR stands for Quick Response Codes and was developed by Toyota subsidiary Denso-Wave in 1994 to help remove problems in tracking automotive parts. QR code are a type of two-dimensional barcode that can be read using…

Active installs10+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d165▲ +15.4% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/51 reviews
Health score30/100At risk
All-time downloads9.1KSince Jul 2013
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 2.8PHP any
Downloads · 7d35▼ -5.4% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Javascript QRcode Generator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (10+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in 12 years
  • Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

3710Jul 3Aug 16Sep 30
Yesterday7
Daily average (1y)3
Peak day14Sep 10, 2026
Last 12 months1.2K

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Javascript QRcode Generator stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
qr code >100 1,433 Best qr code plugins →
qrcode >100 215 Best qrcode plugins →
qrcode generator #75 82 Best qrcode generator plugins →
shortcode >100 10,000 Best shortcode plugins →
visual qr code >100 272 Best visual qr code plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.0100.0%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

  • 5★100.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About Javascript QRcode Generator

From the official readme · v1.0

Description

QR stands for Quick Response Codes and was developed by Toyota subsidiary Denso-Wave in 1994 to help remove problems in tracking automotive parts. QR code are a type of two-dimensional barcode that can be read using SmartPhone and dedicated QR reading devices, that link directly to text, emails, websites, phone numbers and more.

Use this plugin to add QR code in wordpress post and sidebar widget. This plugin use JavaScript library by davidshimjs to generate QR code. You can add QR code in WP post using shortcode
[jsqr msg=”your text for qr code” /].

Check our online QR code generator

Plugin Features

  • Easy installation and integration
  • No php GD required
  • No 3rd party API required
  • No server load to generate and display QR code
  • Customizable image size and ECC level
  • Cross Browser capability
  • Sidebar widget
  • Custom WordPress editor button to insert shortcode

Installation

Using the Plugin Manager

  1. Click Plugins
  2. Click Add New
  3. Search for javascript-qrcode-generator
  4. Click Install
  5. Click Install Now
  6. Click Activate Plugin

Manually

  1. Upload javascript-qrcode-generator folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

QR code demo in WP post and widget
QR code demo in WP post and widget
Custom QR code button to insert shortcode in WP post
Custom QR code button to insert shortcode in WP post
QR code sidebar widget setting page
QR code sidebar widget setting page

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FAQ

Javascript QRcode Generator: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026

Is Javascript QRcode Generator free?

Yes. Javascript QRcode Generator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Javascript QRcode Generator safe to use in 2026?

Javascript QRcode Generator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Javascript QRcode Generator?

Javascript QRcode Generator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,136 times since it launched in July 2013. It was downloaded 165 times in the last 30 days.

Does Javascript QRcode Generator work with WordPress 7.1?

Javascript QRcode Generator is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

When was Javascript QRcode Generator last updated?

The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 2, 2014 (12 years ago).

Who makes Javascript QRcode Generator?

Javascript QRcode Generator is developed and maintained by sunnyverma1984.

What are the best alternatives to Javascript QRcode Generator?

The most popular alternatives to Javascript QRcode Generator are UPI QR Code Payment Gateway… (10K+ installs), Kaya QR Code Generator (10K+ installs) and Dynamic QR Code – generator (5K+ installs).

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