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QRcdr – Frontend Generator for Custom and Dynamic QR Codes

Give your visitors a frontend QR code generator. Custom colors, logos, 14+ data types, PNG, SVG and PDF export. Dynamic codes and analytics with PRO.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version1.2.2
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 5.8 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update22 Oct 202611d ago
Active installations20Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 3 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records QRcdr – Frontend Generator for Custom and Dynamic QR Codes version 1.2.2 as active, updated 11d ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

QRcdr integrates a complete, intuitive QR code generator into your WordPress site’s frontend. It enables your visitors to create, customize, and download their own static QR codes without leaving your page, turning your website into a practical digital utility.

The plugin is designed for seamless configuration using a native Gutenberg block. ), set default colors, and manage the generator’s layout to match your site’s brand identity.

While the free version provides a powerful tool for generating high-quality static codes, QRcdr PRO unlocks advanced marketing features such as dynamic QR codes, scan analytics, and a full subscription system (SaaS).

👉 Try the online demo and see it in action!

✨ Key Features (Free Version)

  • Frontend User Generator: A clean, interactive interface available to all your website visitors.
  • Intuitive Gutenberg Block: Easily insert the generator into any page or post. Configure active services, default styles, and colors directly from the editor sidebar.
  • Advanced Design Customization:
  • Colors & Gradients: Choose solid colors or professional linear/radial gradients.
  • Custom Patterns: Select from various body shapes, including dots and different geometric patterns.
  • Custom Eyes: Personalize the corner “eye” styles (both frame and eyeball) for a unique look.
  • Designer Frames: Add frames with customizable “Scan Me” text labels to increase engagement.
  • Logo Upload: Allow users to center their own brand logo within the QR code.
  • 14+ Supported Data Types:
  • Websites (URL), Plain Text, Email Addresses.
  • Location (OpenStreetMap), Phone Numbers, SMS, WhatsApp, Skype.
  • Zoom Meetings, Wi-Fi Network Credentials.
  • vCard (Digital Business Card), Events (iCalendar).
  • PayPal Checkout and Bitcoin addresses.
  • High-Resolution Downloads: Immediate export in PNG, SVG, and PDF formats, ready for digital use or professional printing.

🔒 Privacy & Performance: The Self-Hosted Advantage

Unlike many QR generators that rely on external cloud APIs, QRcdr runs entirely on your own server. This provides a professional, high-performance foundation for your site:

  • 100% Private & GDPR Ready: Since all generation happens locally, sensitive user data (such as Wi-Fi passwords or contact details) never leaves your server.
  • Optimal Speed: Benefit from instant QR code generation. By processing requests on-site, you eliminate the latency of third-party API calls, ensuring a snappier experience for your visitors.
  • Total Autonomy: The generation engine is fully integrated into the plugin. Your tool remains available and under your direct control at all times, independent of external service status.
  • Data Sovereignty: No third-party tracking pixels or external scripts are involved in the process. You maintain full ownership of your site’s data and your users’ privacy.

🚀 Scale Your Business with QRcdr PRO

The PRO version transforms the generator into a data-driven marketing platform:

  • Dynamic QR Codes: Change the destination URL or content at any time, even after the code has been printed.
  • Advanced Analytics: Track performance with detailed statistics on scans, geographic location, and device types.
  • Professional Templates: Access exclusive business types such as Digital Menus, Coupons, Feedback forms, and vCard Plus.
  • SaaS & Monetization: Build your own business by offering paid plans. Manage subscriptions, recurring payments, and generation limits directly from your WordPress dashboard.
  • User Dashboard: A private area where registered users can save, edit, and monitor their dynamic QR codes over time.

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External Services

This plugin uses OpenStreetMap services to display maps and locate coordinates.

OpenStreetMap (Map Tiles)

  • Service: Provides the graphical map tiles used in the “Location” tab.
  • Used for: Displaying the map so users can pick a location.
  • Data sent: When the map loads, the user’s browser makes requests to OpenStreetMap servers. This transmits standard request data (IP address, User Agent) to retrieve the map images.
  • Privacy Policy – Terms

Nominatim (Address Search)

  • Service: OpenStreetMap’s geocoding service.
  • Used for: Converting the text address entered by the user into geographic coordinates (Latitude/Longitude).
  • Data sent: The address string typed by the user is sent to Nominatim servers via an API request.
  • Privacy Policy – Usage Policy

Copyright

  • Default maps data provided by: OpenStreetMap under ODbL.

More from Nicola Franchini

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WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • dynamic qr code
  • qr code
  • qr code generator
  • qrcode
  • saas
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.8 · PHP 7.4
Update activity22 Oct 202611d ago

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Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex

Recent tracked changes

Version1.2.11.2.2
Version1.2.01.2.1
WordPress compatibility7.1.27.1.3
Version1.1.91.2.0
WordPress compatibility7.1.17.1.2
WordPress compatibility7.17.1.1
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