EffortLess QR Code Generator
v1.4.14by domclic · updated 27 days ago
Generate QR codes easily with a simple shortcode. Supports client-side (JavaScript) and server-side (PHP/PNG) rendering with a developer API.
- Rank
- #24,426
- Down166 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 33
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.2K
- 1,213 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
EffortLess QR Code Generator at a glance
EffortLess QR Code Generator is a WordPress plugin by domclic with 30+ active installs, the #24,426 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.4.14 came out on Oct 12, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 222 plugins tagged “qr code”, it ranks #42. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats166 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | EffortLess QR Code Generator |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · +50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#24,426 · up 4,081 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,426 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,260 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,664 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,563 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,613 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,583 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,591 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,540 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,341 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,072 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,507 |
Growth %
Average +3.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +3.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +40.91% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #28072 → #24613Installs 20+ → 30+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.14
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 14, 2025
- Last updated
- Oct 12, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about EffortLess QR Code Generator
How many websites use EffortLess QR Code Generator?
EffortLess QR Code Generator is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,426 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has EffortLess QR Code Generator been downloaded?
1,213 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was EffortLess QR Code Generator last updated?
Version 1.4.14 came out on Oct 12, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is EffortLess QR Code Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is EffortLess QR Code Generator still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does EffortLess QR Code Generator have?
No one has reviewed EffortLess QR Code Generator on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to EffortLess QR Code Generator?
The plugins most like EffortLess QR Code Generator, by the tags they share, are Kaya QR Code Generator (10K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and WP Consent API (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 33 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.2K |
| Author | domclic |
| First released | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Version | 1.4.14 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
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