Description
QR Code Generator creates scannable QR codes for your WordPress content. Each post, page, or WooCommerce product gets a compact short URL (/go/{base36}) that 301-redirects to the original permalink.
Key Features:
- Pure PHP QR code engine — no external APIs, no JavaScript rendering
- Short URLs via
/go/{base36}with permanent 301 redirects - Works with posts, pages, and WooCommerce products
- Customizable pixel size, quiet zone, and colours
- One-click generate, download, and copy from the editor sidebar
- Lightweight — only requires the PHP GD extension
- ISO/IEC 18004 compliant QR encoding
How It Works:
- Edit any post, page, or product
- Find the “QR Code” meta box in the sidebar
- Click “Generate QR Code”
- Download the PNG or copy the short URL
Screenshots
QR Code meta box in the post editor sidebar 
Settings page under Tools > QR Code Generator
Installation
- Upload the
farm-qr-code-generatorfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress
- (Optional) Configure settings under Tools > QR Code Generator
- Edit any post and use the QR Code meta box in the sidebar
Requirements:
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- PHP GD extension (enabled on most hosts)
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
FAQ
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Does this plugin require an external API?
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No. QR codes are generated entirely in PHP on your server using the GD image library.
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What post types are supported?
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By default: posts, pages, and WooCommerce products. You can select which post types to enable in Tools > QR Code Generator.
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Can I customise the QR code appearance?
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Yes. Go to Tools > QR Code Generator to change the pixel size, quiet zone (margin), and dark/light colours.
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Do existing QR codes update when I change settings?
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No. After changing settings, click “Regenerate QR Code” on each post to apply the new appearance.
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Where are the QR code images stored?
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In your uploads directory under
wp-content/uploads/qr-codes/. They are automatically deleted when a post is permanently deleted. -
Does the short URL work without pretty permalinks?
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The
/go/{base36}rewrite requires pretty permalinks to be enabled (Settings > Permalinks — anything other than “Plain”).
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Contributors & Developers
“FARM QR Code Generator” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.3.0
- Added customisable dark and light colours
- Added configurable pixel size and quiet zone
- Added post type selection in settings
- Added copy-to-clipboard for short URLs
1.2.0
- Added settings page under Tools
- Improved QR code rendering reliability
1.1.0
- Added WooCommerce product support
- Added download button for QR code PNG
1.0.0
- Initial release