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<p>Effortless QR Code Generator is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to create QR codes using a simple shortcode. The plugin generates QR codes client-side using JavaScript, eliminating the need for external dependencies or server processing.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Simple shortcode</strong>: Use <code>[effortless_qrcode url="https://example.com"]</code> to generate QR codes</li>
<li><strong>Customizable size</strong>: Control QR code dimensions with the size parameter</li>
<li><strong>Custom colors</strong>: Set dark and light colors for the QR code</li>
<li><strong>Responsive design</strong>: QR codes adapt to different screen sizes</li>
<li><strong>No external dependencies</strong>: All code is bundled locally</li>
<li><strong>Privacy-friendly</strong>: No data sent to external services</li>
<li><strong>Accessibility ready</strong>: Proper alt text and ARIA labels</li>
<li><strong>Performance optimized</strong>: Scripts load only when needed</li>
</ul>
<h4>Shortcode Parameters</h4>
<ul>
<li><code>url</code> – The URL to encode (required)</li>
<li><code>size</code> – Size in pixels (default: 150, min: 50, max: 500)</li>
<li><code>color_dark</code> – Dark color in hex format (default: #000000)</li>
<li><code>color_light</code> – Light color in hex format (default: #ffffff)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Usage Examples</h4>
<p>Basic usage:<br />
    [effortless_qrcode url=”https://example.com”]</p>
<p>With custom size:<br />
    [effortless_qrcode url=”https://example.com” size=”200″]</p>
<p>With custom colors:<br />
    [effortless_qrcode url=”https://example.com” color_dark=”#0073aa” color_light=”#f0f0f0″]</p>
<h4>Privacy</h4>
<p>This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. QR codes are generated entirely in the user’s browser using JavaScript.</p>


EffortLess QR Code Generator

Generate QR codes easily with a simple shortcode. Fully responsive and customizable.

Kaya Studio

<p><strong>Why use “Kaya QR Code Generator”?</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The QR Code generator library is included (based on qr.js written by Kang Seonghoon) and don’t need any dependencies.</p>
<h4>QR Code Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Add a title and choose its horizontal alignment.</li>
<li>Use static or dynamic content to encode in QR Code.</li>
<li>Add a query string to the automatic current page url.</li>
<li>Add an anchor link to the automatic current page url.</li>
<li>Select the information repetition level (Ability to correct read errors).</li>
<li>Set the QR Code image size.</li>
<li>Set the QR Code image border level.</li>
<li>QR Code image color and background color customizable.</li>
<li>Set the QR Code image horizontal alignment.</li>
<li>Add shadows to QR Code image.</li>
<li>Image alternate text customizable.</li>
<li>Clickable link on image customizable (support non-standard URL schemes).</li>
<li>Add a button to download QR Code image on frontend, with custom text and alignment.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Generator Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Use as built-in Widget.</li>
<li>Use as shortcode with generator assistant.</li>
<li>QR Code preview and download on Shortcode generator assistant.</li>
<li>The Shortcode generator assistant is available on pages, posts, WooCommerce products, any public custom post types and on the plugin option page.</li>
<li>Setting to enable or disable the reduced shortcode generator assistant in editor.</li>
<li>Setting to display or hide Shortcode generator assistant to selected user role.</li>
<li>Setting to display or hide Shortcode generator assistant to selected post type.</li>
<li>Setting to select Shortcode generator assistant Meta box context and priority in editor.</li>
<li>Setting to choose the default QR Code image color and background color.</li>
<li>Compatible with WordPress MultiSite and WooCommerce.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Basic shortcode</h4>
<ul>
<li>Static content: <code>[kaya_qrcode content="my encoded content"]</code>.</li>
<li>Dynamic content: <code>[kaya_qrcode_dynamic][example_shortcode][/kaya_qrcode_dynamic]</code>.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Privacy</h4>
<p>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.</p>
<h4>Available Languages</h4>
<ul>
<li>English.</li>
<li>French.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Feedback</h4>
<p>Any suggestions or feedback is welcome, thank you for using or trying one of my plugins. Please take the time to let me know about your experiences and rate this plugin.</p>


Kaya QR Code Generator

Excellent


The shortcode works well but there is no support for a logo.  It also doesn't support "&apos;" and similar html entities in the text.


Good but no logo support

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

EffortLess QR Code Generator vs Kaya QR Code Generator