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Free Plugin by Kaya Studio v1.6.0

Kaya QR Code Generator

Generate QR Code through Widgets and Shortcodes, without any dependencies.

Kaya QR Code Generator

The facts

Rating
4.4★ from 38
Active installs
10k+
Price
Free
Last updated
17 May 2026
Added
Sep 2017
Requires WP
4.6.0
Tested up to
WP 7.0.4
Requires PHP
5.2
Downloads
144,273

Our analysis

AI-assisted

Kaya QR Code Generator is a WordPress plugin that enables you to create QR Codes using a widget or shortcode. You can generate dynamic QR Codes with custom settings, which can include any text, links, or even Bitcoin addresses. The plugin includes a QR Code library and does not require any external dependencies.

The plugin allows for various customizations, such as image size, colours, and alignment. It is suitable for users looking to add QR Codes to their pages, posts, sidebars, or WooCommerce products without needing extensive technical knowledge.

Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users who need to generate QR Codes for various content types.

What it does well

  • Creates QR Codes through a widget or shortcode
  • Customizable QR Code settings including size and colours
  • Supports static and dynamic content
  • Compatible with WordPress MultiSite and WooCommerce
  • Does not collect or store user data

Where it falls short

  • Limited information on advanced features or support
  • No mention of compatibility with other plugins or themes

Verdict

Kaya QR Code Generator is a straightforward tool for creating QR Codes, ideal for users wanting to enhance their content with minimal setup.

From the developer

Kaya Studio's own description of Kaya QR Code Generator, lightly tidied.

Why use “Kaya QR Code Generator”?

This plugin creates QR Codes (Quick Response codes) through a widget or a shortCode for easy insertion into your pages, posts, sidebars, WooCommerce products, etc.

Easy install and use, generate dynamic QR Codes with your custom settings. Content can be any text, link and even a Bitcoin address or the current page URL.

The QR Code generator library is included (based on qr.js written by Kang Seonghoon) and don’t need any dependencies.

QR Code Features

  • Add a title and choose its horizontal alignment.
  • Use static or dynamic content to encode in QR Code.
  • Add a query string to the automatic current page url.
  • Add an anchor link to the automatic current page url.
  • Select the information repetition level (Ability to correct read errors).
  • Set the QR Code image size.
  • Set the QR Code image border level.
  • QR Code image color and background color customizable.
  • Set the QR Code image horizontal alignment.
  • Add shadows to QR Code image.
  • Image alternate text customizable.
  • Clickable link on image customizable (support non-standard URL schemes).
  • Add a button to download QR Code image on frontend, with custom text and alignment.

Generator Features

  • Use as built-in Widget.
  • Use as shortcode with generator assistant.
  • QR Code preview and download on Shortcode generator assistant.
  • The Shortcode generator assistant is available on pages, posts, WooCommerce products, any public custom post types and on the plugin option page.
  • Setting to enable or disable the reduced shortcode generator assistant in editor.
  • Setting to display or hide Shortcode generator assistant to selected user role.
  • Setting to display or hide Shortcode generator assistant to selected post type.
  • Setting to select Shortcode generator assistant Meta box context and priority in editor.
  • Setting to choose the default QR Code image color and background color.
  • Compatible with WordPress MultiSite and WooCommerce.

Basic shortcode

  • Static content: [kaya_qrcode content="my encoded content"].
  • Dynamic content: [kaya_qrcode_dynamic][example_shortcode][/kaya_qrcode_dynamic].

Privacy

This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies and does not connect to any third-party applications. This plugin only generate QR Code image based on your custom content.

Available Languages

  • English.
  • French.

Feedback

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