# Simple QR Code Creator Widget

> Simple QR Code Creator Widget has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple QR Code Creator Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Plugin allows users to generate QR Codes without reloading the current page. Visitors to your site can create custom Business Card, URL, and Text Message QR codes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 7,570
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (-16.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.3
- **Last updated:** Mar 10, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Braden Keith (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/richard_steeleagency/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-qr-code-creator-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bar code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bar-code/) | #2 | 2 |
| [barcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/barcode/) | #14 | 50 |
| [qr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/qr/) | #22 | 51 |
| [qr code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/qr-code/) | #47 | 189 |
| [scan code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scan-code/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bar code | >100 | 4,987 |
| barcode | >100 | 368 |
| qr | >100 | 1,645 |
| qr code | >100 | 1,543 |
| scan code | >100 | 2,534 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Barcode Generator for WooCommerce – Create & Print Barcodes Easily](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/barcode-generator-for-woocommerce/) | 200+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 69/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple QR Code Creator Widget free?
Yes. Simple QR Code Creator Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple QR Code Creator Widget safe to use in 2026?
Simple QR Code Creator Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple QR Code Creator Widget?
Simple QR Code Creator Widget is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,570 times since it launched in October 2010. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple QR Code Creator Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple QR Code Creator Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple QR Code Creator Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on March 10, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Simple QR Code Creator Widget?
Simple QR Code Creator Widget is developed and maintained by Braden Keith.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple QR Code Creator Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Simple QR Code Creator Widget are Barcode Generator for WooCo… (200+ installs).


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