Title: QRcdr – Frontend Generator for Custom and Dynamic QR Codes
Author: Nicola Franchini
Published: <strong>21 decembre 2025</strong>
Last modified: 30 març 2026

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# QRcdr – Frontend Generator for Custom and Dynamic QR Codes

 Per [Nicola Franchini](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nicolafranchini/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/qrcdr.1.0.9.zip)

 * [Details](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/qrcdr/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/qrcdr/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/qrcdr/#installation)
 * [Development](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/qrcdr/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/qrcdr/)

## Descripcion

**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**.
From the editor, you can decide which services to offer (URL, Wi-Fi, vCard, etc.),
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!](https://qrcdr.pro/demo/)

### ✨ 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.

Learn more at **[qrcdr.pro](https://qrcdr.pro/)**

### 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](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy) – [Terms](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright)

**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](https://osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy) – [Usage Policy](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/nominatim/)

### Copyright

 * Default maps data provided by: **OpenStreetMap** under [ODbL](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Screenshots

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 * The clean and modern generator interface on the frontend.
 * [[
 * Advanced customization example with gradients, logos, and custom eyes.
 * [[
 * The QRcdr block within the Gutenberg editor showing configuration options.
 * [[
 * General settings panel in the WordPress backend.

## Blocks

This plugin provides 1 block.

 *   QRcdr Generator

## Installacion

 1. Upload the `qrcdr` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
 3. Insert the **‘QRcdr’** block into any page or post using the Gutenberg editor.
 4. Use the block settings sidebar to configure the appearance and active features 
    for the frontend user.

## FAQ

### Why should I add a QR code generator to my site?

Providing a free, useful tool like a **QRcdr** increases your site’s value, encourages
repeat visits, and boosts user engagement. It is ideal for marketing agencies, service
providers, or tech blogs.

### What is a static QR Code?

A static QR code encodes information directly into the graphic pattern. Once generated,
the content cannot be changed. These codes are permanent, reliable, and perfect 
for information that does not require future updates.

### Can I create dynamic or trackable QR Codes?

Yes, but this requires **QRcdr PRO**. The PRO version allows you to edit destination
links in real-time and track scan statistics, turning every code into a measurable
marketing asset.

### Is the generator user-friendly for my visitors?

Absolutely. The QRcdr interface is clean, responsive, and guides users step-by-step
through the customization and download process in seconds.

### Do visitors need an account to download a QR code?

No. In the free version, the generator is accessible to anyone visiting the page
where you placed the block. No login or registration is required.

### What download formats are supported?

Users can download codes in **PNG** (web), **SVG** (vector format for designers),
and **PDF** (best for printing), ensuring maximum clarity at any size. Note: The
PDF format does not support gradient colors.

### How can I use the generator in the Classic Editor or a Page Builder (like Elementor)?

While optimized for Gutenberg, you can use the generator anywhere via shortcode.
To get the exact configuration you want:
 1. Create a draft page using the Block
Editor (Gutenberg). 2. Insert the QRcdr block and configure the styles/settings.
3. Click the three dots (options) on the block and select « Edit as HTML ». 4. Copy
the generated shortcode (e.g., `[qrcdr color="#000000" ... ]`) and paste it into
the Classic Editor, Elementor, or a widget.

### Can I limit the available services?

Yes. Within the Gutenberg block settings, you can individually toggle which QR code
types (services) are visible to the end-user on the frontend.

## Reviews

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### 󠀁[A powerful and feature-rich QR code generator.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-powerful-and-feature-rich-qr-code-generator/)󠁿

 [qasolutions](https://profiles.wordpress.org/qasolutions/) 12 genièr 2026

QCCDR is a fantastic plugin for adding a powerful QR code generator to your website.
Easy to install and integrate into any page, either using a shortcode or as an editor
block. Highly customizable, the generator offers endless possibilities for creating
QR codes with all kinds of personalization, such as colors, patterns, frames, and
much more. Highly recommended.

 [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/qrcdr/reviews/)

## Contributors & Developers

“QRcdr – Frontend Generator for Custom and Dynamic QR Codes” is open source software.
The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Nicola Franchini ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nicolafranchini/)

[Translate “QRcdr – Frontend Generator for Custom and Dynamic QR Codes” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/qrcdr)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/qrcdr/), check out 
the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/qrcdr/), or subscribe to 
the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/qrcdr/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/qrcdr/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.0.9

 * New: Liquid glass scroll buttons
 * Update: New UI for colorpickers
 * Update: UI improvements
 * Update: Code optimization

#### 1.0.8

 * Update: First Service tab active
 * Update: Option default tab removed
 * Update: Admin defaults preview
 * Update: Features accordion options improved
 * Fix: Schedule event to remove expired static QR codes
 * Fix: Set default border radius on new blocks

#### 1.0.7

 * Fix: Show frame fonts
 * Update: Discrete plugin review notice

#### 1.0.6

 * Update: Block option draggable items improved
 * Update: translations update

#### 1.0.5

 * Update: update scroll navigation icons

#### 1.0.4

 * Update: replace Spectrum Vanilla with Coloris
 * Fix: options feature icon
 * Update remove background feature

#### 1.0.3

 * Update: replace tempusdominus with flatpickr
 * Update: export qrcdr_plugin()->utils
 * Fix: update block features when new ones are added to the plugin
 * Fix: keep openlayers css

#### 1.0.2

 * Update: Draggable and sortable Services from block settings
 * Update: Border radius preview with range slider in general settings
 * Update: qrcdrlib

#### 1.0.1

 * Update: Tested up to: 6.9
 * Update: WP Blocks v3
 * Update: block UI improvements

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release of the plugin.
 * Provides a frontend static QR code generator for site visitors.
 * Seamless integration via a dedicated Gutenberg block.
 * Full visual customization: colors, gradients, logos, frames, and patterns.
 * Support for multiple data types (URL, Text, E-mail, Wi-Fi, etc.).
 * Fallback support with a flexible shortcode `[qrcdr]`.

## Mèta

 *  Version **1.0.9**
 *  Last updated **6 jorns ago**
 *  Active installations **10+**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.9.4**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/qrcdr/)
 * Tags
 * [dynamic qr code](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/dynamic-qr-code/)[qr](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/qr/)
   [qr code](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/qr-code/)[qr code generator](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/qr-code-generator/)
   [qrcode](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/qrcode/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/qrcdr/advanced/)

## Ratings

 5 out of 5 stars.

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## Contributors

 *   [ Nicola Franchini ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nicolafranchini/)

## Support

Issues resolved in last two months:

     1 out of 1

 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/qrcdr/)

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