WP QR Code Generator
v1.6by Team Startbit · updated 7 years ago
An easy way to add your QR Code widget in your sidebars and add in your page .
- Rank
- #14,231
- Down29 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 150
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.5K
- 15,455 all-time
- Rating
- 2.3/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP QR Code Generator at a glance
WP QR Code Generator is a WordPress plugin by Team Startbit with 100+ active installs, the #14,231 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 60% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.6 came out on Jun 18, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “qr code widget”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats107 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP QR Code Generator |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 150 · -9.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 166 |
Rank over time
#14,231 · down 129 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,231 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,202 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,227 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,211 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,129 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,137 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,158 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,094 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,105 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,152 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,118 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,117 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,136 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,102 |
Growth %
Average -0.78% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.83% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| 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.org- Rank #14136 → #14129
- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.6100%
Rating trend
2.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 8, 2014
- Last updated
- Jun 18, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP QR Code Generator
How many websites use WP QR Code Generator?
WP 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 #14,231 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP QR Code Generator been downloaded?
15,455 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was WP QR Code Generator last updated?
Version 1.6 came out on Jun 18, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is WP QR Code Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP QR Code Generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 WP QR Code Generator still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP QR Code Generator have?
2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP QR Code Generator?
The plugins most like WP QR Code Generator, by the tags they share, are Qr Code Adv (10+), Custom QR Code Generator (10+) and Kaya QR Code Generator (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.3
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- Positive
- 33%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 67%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 150 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 2.3 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 15.5K |
| Author | Team Startbit |
| First released | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Version | 1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
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