QR Block
v0.0.13by retrofox · updated 3 years ago
Another amazing QR Code block for Gutenberg.
- Rank
- #8,932
- Up18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 533
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.9K
- 10,887 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
QR Block at a glance
QR Block is a WordPress plugin by retrofox with 500+ active installs, the #8,932 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 30% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.0.13 came out on Jan 23, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 61 plugins tagged “qr”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats188 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | QR Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 533 · -1.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 533 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 532 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 532 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 532 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 533 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 533 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 533 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 533 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 532 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 532 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 533 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 533 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 540 |
Rank over time
#8,932 · up 16 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,932 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,950 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,955 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,944 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,945 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,934 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,929 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,922 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,934 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,946 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,949 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,945 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,956 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,948 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.30% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
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 #8956 → #8945Downloads +60%
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.13
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jul 29, 2021
- Last updated
- Jan 23, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about QR Block
How many websites use QR Block?
QR Block is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,932 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has QR Block been downloaded?
10,887 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was QR Block last updated?
Version 0.0.13 came out on Jan 23, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is QR Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
QR Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is QR Block still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does QR Block have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to QR Block?
The plugins most like QR Block, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Layout Grid Block (200K+) and Genesis Blocks (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 533 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 10.9K |
| Author | retrofox |
| First released | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Version | 0.0.13 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jan 23, 2023 |
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- Rank
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- Installs
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