Kaya QR Code Generator
v1.7.2by Kaya Studio · updated 20 days ago
Generate QR codes using shortcodes, the Gutenberg block or widget, with no third-party services or dependencies.
- Rank
- #1,421
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 174.9K
- 174,921 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 38 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 2 of 2 threads, last 2 months
Kaya QR Code Generator at a glance
Kaya QR Code Generator is a WordPress plugin by Kaya Studio with 10K+ active installs, the #1,421 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 238 times, 231% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 38 reviews. Version 1.7.2 came out on Oct 19, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 61 plugins tagged “qr”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats18.4K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Kaya QR Code Generator |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 159 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 191 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 176 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 521 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 711 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 248 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 319 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 384 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 575 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 645 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3,057 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3,574 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 352 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4,925 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1,043 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 123 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 134 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16,752 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16,752 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16,764 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16,744 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16,746 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16,738 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16,738 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16,751 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16,758 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16,879 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16,797 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16,937 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17,109 |
Rank over time
#1,421 · up 15 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,421 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,419 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,422 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,424 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,424 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,424 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,426 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,426 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,427 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,425 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,426 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,427 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,427 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,436 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.00% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #1427 → #1424
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #1436 → #1424Downloads -52.2%
- Released 1.7.2 (was 1.7.0)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.748%
- v1.643%
- v1.55.1%
- Other4.8%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★38 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.4
- First released
- Sep 1, 2017
- Last updated
- Oct 19, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Kaya QR Code Generator
How many websites use Kaya QR Code Generator?
Kaya QR Code Generator is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,421 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Kaya QR Code Generator been downloaded?
174,921 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 238 times. See download stats
When was Kaya QR Code Generator last updated?
Version 1.7.2 came out on Oct 19, 2026 (2 weeks ago). See every release
Is Kaya QR Code Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Kaya QR Code Generator have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Kaya QR Code Generator up to date. See its security record
Is Kaya QR Code Generator still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. Its authors resolved 2 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Kaya QR Code Generator have?
4.4 out of 5 from 38 reviews on WordPress.org. 79% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Kaya QR Code Generator?
The plugins most like Kaya QR Code Generator, by the tags they share, are QR Code Composer (3K+), Qyrr (2K+) and Dynamic QR Code (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
38 reviews
- 5 stars: 30 reviews, 79%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 84%4–5★
- Mixed
- 5%3★
- Critical
- 11%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 38 |
| Total downloads | 174.9K |
| Author | Kaya Studio |
| First released | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Version | 1.7.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 |
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