QR code generator
v0.2by Marco · updated 14 years ago
This plugin will display a QR code of the actually loaded page in your sidebar.
- Rank
- #13,088
- Down23 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 168
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.5K
- 4,486 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
QR code generator at a glance
QR code generator is a WordPress plugin by Marco with 100+ active installs, the #13,088 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.2 came out on May 13, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 61 plugins tagged “qr”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats116 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | QR code generator |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 168 · -9.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 203 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 186 |
Rank over time
#13,088 · up 22 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,088 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,065 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,088 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,064 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,053 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,045 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,013 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,025 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,983 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,056 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,075 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,123 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,110 |
Growth %
Average -0.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.59% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -16.75% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +20.83% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.59% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.68% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 1, 2012
- Last updated
- May 13, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about QR code generator
How many websites use QR code generator?
QR code generator is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,088 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has QR code generator been downloaded?
4,486 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was QR code generator last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on May 13, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is QR code generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
QR code generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 code generator still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does QR code generator have?
No one has reviewed QR code generator on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to QR code generator?
The plugins most like QR code generator, by the tags they share, are WPCode (3M+), Code Snippets (1M+) and Head & Footer Code (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 168 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.5K |
| Author | Marco |
| First released | May 1, 2012 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 13, 2012 |
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