yannishimself

QR Code Generator creates scannable QR codes for your WordPress content. Each post, page, or WooCommerce product gets a compact short URL (<code>/go/{base36}</code>) that 301-redirects to the original permalink.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Pure PHP QR code engine — no external APIs, no JavaScript rendering</li>
<li>Short URLs via <code>/go/{base36}</code> with permanent 301 redirects</li>
<li>Works with posts, pages, and WooCommerce products</li>
<li>Customizable pixel size, quiet zone, and colours</li>
<li>One-click generate, download, and copy from the editor sidebar</li>
<li>Lightweight — only requires the PHP GD extension</li>
<li>ISO/IEC 18004 compliant QR encoding</li>
</ul>
How It Works:
<ol>
<li>Edit any post, page, or product</li>
<li>Find the “QR Code” meta box in the sidebar</li>
<li>Click “Generate QR Code”</li>
<li>Download the PNG or copy the short URL</li>
</ol>

FARM QR Code Generator

Generate scannable QR codes with short, branded redirects for any post, page, or WooCommerce product. Pure PHP, no APIs.

Andrew Norcross

Creates a YOURLS generated shortlink on demand or when saving posts.
Features:
<ul>
<li>Optional custom keyword for link creation.</li>
<li>Will retrieve existing URL if one has already been created.</li>
<li>Click count appears on post menu</li>
<li>Available for standard posts and custom post types.</li>
<li>Optional filter for wp_shortlink</li>
<li>Built in cron job will fetch updated click counts every hour.</li>
</ul>

YOURLS Link Creator

Creates a custom short URL when saving posts. Requires your own YOURLS install.

FARM QR Code Generator vs YOURLS Link Creator