QR code generator
This plugin will display a QR code in your sidebar which you can easily scan with your handphone or tablet and read later on the way home, to office or to school.
Consider an alternative
QR code generator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (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 QR code generator stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| barcode | >100 |
| code | >100 |
| generator | >100 |
| link | >100 |
| qr | >100 |
About QR code generator
From the official readme · v0.2Description
This plugin will display a QR code in your sidebar which you can easily scan with your handphone or tablet and read later on the way home, to office or to school.
Installation
- Upload
qr-code-generatorto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Drag and drop the QR Code widget to the desired sidebar to display the QR code
Changelog
Verify the widget settings after upgrading. It may happen that the widget is being removed from the sidebar.
0.2 (13/05/2012)
- Front page is no longer showing the QR code of the latest post of the page
- Bugfixes
0.1.2 (03/05/2012)
- Added support for future translations
- Bugfixes
0.1.1 (02/05/2012)
- Bugfixes
0.1 (01/05/2012)
- Initial version
For developers
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FAQ
QR code generator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is QR code generator free?
Yes. QR code generator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is QR code generator safe to use in 2026?
QR code generator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use QR code generator?
QR code generator is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,309 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.
Does QR code generator work with WordPress 7.1?
QR code generator is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was QR code generator last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on May 13, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes QR code generator?
QR code generator is developed and maintained by Marco.
What are the best alternatives to QR code generator?
The most popular alternatives to QR code generator are EAN Barcode Generator for W… (10K+ installs), WSB HUB3 (1K+ installs) and QR Code Woocommerce (1K+ installs).
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