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EffortLess QR Code Generator

by domclic on WordPress.org

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

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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.

Features

  • Simple shortcode: Use [effortless_qrcode url="https://example.com"] to generate QR codes
  • Customizable size: Control QR code dimensions with the size parameter
  • Custom colors: Set dark and light colors for the QR code
  • Responsive design: QR codes adapt to different screen sizes
  • No external dependencies: All code is bundled locally
  • Privacy-friendly: No data sent to external services
  • Accessibility ready: Proper alt text and ARIA labels
  • Performance optimized: Scripts load only when needed

Shortcode Parameters

  • url – The URL to encode (required)
  • size – Size in pixels (default: 150, min: 50, max: 500)
  • color_dark – Dark color in hex format (default: #000000)
  • color_light – Light color in hex format (default: #ffffff)

Usage Examples

Basic usage:
[effortless_qrcode url=”https://example.com”]

With custom size:
[effortless_qrcode url=”https://example.com” size=”200″]

With custom colors:
[effortless_qrcode url=”https://example.com” color_dark=”#0073aa” color_light=”#f0f0f0″]

Privacy

This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. QR codes are generated entirely in the user’s browser using JavaScript.

Active installations0+
Weekly downloads
5
Version1.0.1
Last updated8/15/2025
WordPress version5.0
Tested up to6.8.2
PHP version7.4
Tags
generatorjavascriptqr coderesponsiveshortcode