QR Code Composer – Automatic QR code generation
by Sharabindu · Blocks
Also makes 6 other plugins · 4.5K+ installs across the portfolio →
Build QR codes with a Gutenberg blocks, shortcodes, and auto-generation. No external APIs or dependencies.
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Health
A 86/100
Few reviews
Active installs
3K+
≈3.7K estimated
Momentum
+9%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “gutenberg”, “woocommerce” and “qrcode” for “qr”, “generation” and “dependencies”. “gutenberg” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “qr” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “woocommerce” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “generation” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “qrcode” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “dependencies” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
86 health vs 71 average across 2,524 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.7%
of downloads still active
At least 3K of 81.9K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,579 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Blocks plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 6 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 16 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.2★ over 9 reviews, smoothed to 4.12★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
39
Momentum
Mixed: one swing, the rest drifting
+0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
18%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| code generation | #2 | #9 | 0 |
| qr code generator your tag | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| qr code auto generator | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| qr code your tag | #3 | #7 | up 1 |
| qr codes | #3 | #5 | 0 |
| composer | #4 | #15 | down 1 |
| qr code block | #3 | #11 | 0 |
| js composer | #2 | #11 | 0 |
| dynamic qr code generator | #2 | #5 | 0 |
| link qr code generator | #2 | #4 | 0 |
| qr code shortcodes | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| qr code wordpress plugin | #3 | #10 | 0 |
| custom qr code | #3 | #10 | 0 |
| wordpress qr code | #3 | #7 | 0 |
| wp qr code | #3 | #10 | 0 |
| generation | #10 | #19 | up 1 |
| qr generator | #4 | #11 | 0 |
| qrcode your tag | #11 | #13 | up 5 |
| dependencies | #11 | #19 | 0 |
| composer custom page | #5 | #20 | 0 |
| gutenberg your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| woocommerce your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
106 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 79 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “gutenberg”, “woocommerce” and “qrcode” for “qr”, “generation” and “dependencies”. “gutenberg” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “qr” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “woocommerce” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “generation” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “qrcode” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “dependencies” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “qrcode”. #11 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 4.9K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
6
releases in the last 12 months
16d ago
latest release · v3.0.6 · 15 Oct 2026
41
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 83% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 9 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 73% of the way through.
Install history since 13 May 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ raynald31.6y ago
good support too!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Reakouk2.2y ago
Had issue when they updated the plugin but they updated it so it supported and worked with what I was doing. For this I am grateful and very happy. Thanks
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ antsthereal3212.2y ago
Wow great plugin and great support, i’ve explained my issue and the dev solve the issue immediatly with an update to his plugin. Thats what we call super great customer service!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ alonsowin2.3y ago
Nice Plugin! Keep it going!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ gnfb2.4y ago
Excellent qr code plugin very helpful and prompt support
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Schwabe712.8y ago
I was close to paying the extremely exorbitant price for the Pro version ($210). Due to a problem with the plugin, I contacted support. I can only agree with the bad reviews online, support is terrible, or more precisely, non-existent! At least it saved me a lot of money!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ huynd19043.9y ago
It does its job amazingly. I got an error, contacted to the author and he fixed it within a day. Good job!!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ vilasboasaliancabrasil4.1y ago
O QR code esta aparecendo em todas as páginas, e aina fica aparecendo o codigo shortcode, teria como limitar ele a aparecer em somente uma página? e tirar o nome que fica mostrando? preciso de ajuda pois ele mostra em todas as páginas
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.0.5 Update: Compatibility Update 3.0.5
- — Version 3.0.4 Update: Improved compatibility with LiteSpeed Cache and Autoptimize. Update: Fixed QR rendering issues caused by aggressive JS minification. Update: Enhanced script loading for deferred and delayed JS Update: Optimized Q 3.0.4
- — Version 3.0.3 Update: Improved the plugin settings page UI for better usability. 3.0.3
- — Version 3.0.2 Fix: Product QR code location on a single page Update: Compatibility Update 3.0.2
- — Version 3.0.1 Update: Compatibility Update 3.0.1
- — Version 3.0.0 New: Added Circular Shape QR Code design New: Can Add Error Correction Level New: Can Margin around the QR code New: Added option to disable auto-display of QR Code on the frontend via a button. New: Added option to disa 3.0.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (3.0.6). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 QR Code Composer – Automatic QR code Generator <= 2.0.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-04-16 CVE-2024-32560 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.0.3 Patched in 2.0.4
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 1 language, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 30 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Build QR codes with a Gutenberg blocks, shortcodes, and auto-generation. No external APIs or dependencies."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 17 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 17 of 17 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("perfect for", "who want", "if you have").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg, Block editor and 3 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 17 headings and 8 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 8,923 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-02-07 2K+ → 3K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2026-02-05 3K+ → 2K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-02-04 2K+ → 3K+ up after 7 days in tier
- 2026-01-28 3K+ → 2K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2026-01-25 2K+ → 3K+ up after 593 days in tier
- 2024-06-11 1K+ → 2K+ up after 750 days in tier
- 2022-05-23 900+ → 1K+ up after 28 days in tier
- 2022-04-25 800+ → 900+ up after 87 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Kaya QR Code Generator 10K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A -
UPI QR Code Payment Gateway for WooCommerce 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
Classic Editor 8M+ installs · 4.9★ · 1 shared tag A - C Classic Widgets 2M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag B
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Advanced Editor Tools 1M+ installs · 4.5★ · 1 shared tag A -
Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks 1M+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A
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