Best maker plugins for WordPress
The most popular maker plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Barcode QRcode Generator leads with 200+ active installs, ahead of Ribbon Maker (20+) and Advanced FAQ QA Creator by Category (10+). All 5 plugins tagged “maker” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 5 maker plugins
- 1.
Barcode QRcode GeneratorThe most installed maker plugin, with 200+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.35.
- 2.
Ribbon Maker20+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 13 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.4.2.
- 3.
Advanced FAQ QA Creator by Category10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 4.
Maker BadgeFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 weeks ago.
- 5.
LaserEngraverExpert Material SettingsFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 5 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
All 5 plugins tagged “maker”
Barcode QRcode Generator
Down in the last 7 days:38#12,148by Hiroaki Miyashita8 years ago
This plugin adds the functionality to output barcodes and qrcodes by use of the shortcodes.
- Installs
- 200+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 5/day
Ribbon Maker
Down in the last 7 days:80#28,238by Kreezxil14 years ago
Make your own ribbon now without waiting for a plugin designer to do it for you.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Advanced FAQ QA Creator by Category
#45,372by wp-buy1 year ago
This simple FAQ plugin lets you create, organize and publish your FAQs (frequently asked questions) in a very simple way through your WordPress admin …
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Maker Badge
Up in the last 7 days:3,864#51,847by Helmut Wandl21 days ago
A simple and effective way to showcase your maker credentials on your website
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
LaserEngraverExpert Material Settings
Down in the last 7 days:13,134#64,473by laserengraverexpert6 months ago
Displays a laser engraver material settings reference table on any page or post via shortcode.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day