WordPress plugin comparison
EffortLess QR Code Generator vs Shortcoder
At a glance
- Shortcoder has more active installs: 100K+, against 30+ for EffortLess QR Code Generator.
- On a typical day, Shortcoder is downloaded about 479 times, EffortLess QR Code Generator about 4.
- EffortLess QR Code Generator has no reviews yet.
- EffortLess QR Code Generator was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Sep 14, 2026 for Shortcoder.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Shortcoder has been around longer: since 2010, against 2025 for EffortLess QR Code Generator.
Line by line
Shortcoder leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  EffortLess QR Code Generator |  Shortcoder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,426 | #431 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 161 | 15.1K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(227) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×1.14 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.3 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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