WPQR QR-Code Generator
v0.2.6by QRtool · updated 14 years ago
QR-Code widget and shortcode in one QR-Code generator plugin. Use the QR-Code widget in your sidebars or generate QR-Codes in pages and articles.
- Rank
- #23,445
- Up97 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.3K
- 16,250 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WPQR QR-Code Generator at a glance
WPQR QR-Code Generator is a WordPress plugin by QRtool with 30+ active installs, the #23,445 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 7% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.2.6 came out on Nov 6, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “qr codes”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats211 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WPQR QR-Code Generator |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
Rank over time
#23,445 · up 63 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,445 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,542 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,283 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,406 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,351 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,446 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,374 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,508 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.6
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 15, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 6, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WPQR QR-Code Generator
How many websites use WPQR QR-Code Generator?
WPQR QR-Code Generator is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,445 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WPQR QR-Code Generator been downloaded?
16,250 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was WPQR QR-Code Generator last updated?
Version 0.2.6 came out on Nov 6, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is WPQR QR-Code Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
WPQR QR-Code Generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 WPQR 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 WPQR QR-Code Generator have?
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WPQR QR-Code Generator?
The plugins most like WPQR QR-Code Generator, by the tags they share, are Kaya QR Code Generator (10K+), QR Code Composer (3K+) and QR Code Creator (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 16.3K |
| Author | QRtool |
| First released | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Version | 0.2.6 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 6, 2012 |
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