QR Code Widget
v2.0.1by kosh30 · updated 15 years ago
QR Code generator for your webpages with multiwidget, shortcode support.
- Rank
- #21,847
- Up60 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 45
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.5K
- 14,487 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
QR Code Widget at a glance
QR Code Widget is a WordPress plugin by kosh30 with 40+ active installs, the #21,847 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.1 came out on Apr 8, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 222 plugins tagged “qr code”, it ranks #35. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | QR Code Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 45 · -8.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 49 |
Rank over time
#21,847 · down 485 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,847 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,907 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,849 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,892 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,677 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,751 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,777 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,711 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,760 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,547 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,384 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,362 |
Growth %
Average -0.71% 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 | -2.17% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.08% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 25, 2009
- Last updated
- Apr 8, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about QR Code Widget
How many websites use QR Code Widget?
QR Code Widget is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,847 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has QR Code Widget been downloaded?
14,487 times in total since 2009.
When was QR Code Widget last updated?
Version 2.0.1 came out on Apr 8, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is QR Code Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
QR Code Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 15 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 Widget have?
No one has reviewed QR Code Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to QR Code Widget?
The plugins most like QR Code Widget, by the tags they share, are Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+), Custom Sidebars (100K+) and Image Widget (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 45 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 14.5K |
| Author | kosh30 |
| First released | Jan 25, 2009 |
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 8, 2011 |
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