Simple QR Code Creator Widget
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.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simple QR Code Creator Widg… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bar code | >100 |
| barcode | >100 |
| qr | >100 |
| qr code | >100 |
| scan code | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Simple QR Code Creator Widget
From the official readme · v1.1.3Description
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.
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Installation
To use this widget, install the plugin and then in the widgets setup admin area drag the “QR Code Widget” to a sidebar or put the string: [qr-code-generator] into posts and pages.
Changelog
1.1.3
- Error checked plugin for issues with new WordPress and updated support links.
1.1.0
- Added ability to put the QR Code Generator in the posts and pages.
- Put javascript in its own file.
- Updates CSS.
1.0.1
- Fixed a few bugs in the Javascript. Cleaned up CSS.
1.0
- Originating version.
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FAQ
Simple QR Code Creator Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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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