QR Master
v1.0.5by Studi7 · updated 11 years ago
Generate shortcodes to include colored QR code in page or post.
- Rank
- #16,264
- Down31 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 120
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.2K
- 6,216 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
QR Master at a glance
QR Master is a WordPress plugin by Studi7 with 100+ active installs, the #16,264 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.5 came out on Feb 21, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 61 plugins tagged “qr”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2012.
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 Master |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 120 · -1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 120 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 120 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 121 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 120 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 122 |
Rank over time
#16,264 · up 40 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,264 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,233 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,289 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,344 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,344 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,283 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,261 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,281 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,271 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,268 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,304 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.84% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.83% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.64% |
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 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 15, 2012
- Last updated
- Feb 21, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about QR Master
How many websites use QR Master?
QR Master 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 #16,264 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has QR Master been downloaded?
6,216 times in total since 2012.
When was QR Master last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Feb 21, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is QR Master compatible with the latest WordPress?
QR Master’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Master still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does QR Master have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to QR Master?
The plugins most like QR Master, by the tags they share, are Kaya QR Code Generator (10K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Shortcoder (100K+). 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 | ≈ 120 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.2K |
| Author | Studi7 |
| First released | Dec 15, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 21, 2015 |
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