QR Block vs Simple QR (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, QR Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. QR Block has accumulated 9.9K+ total downloads while Simple QR has 3.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | QR Block | Simple QR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | 1 | |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 9.9K+ | ◄ | 3.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2021 | |
| Age | 5 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.0.13 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5QR Block
Simple QR5/5
Total Reviews
1QR Block
Simple QR1
Active Installs
600QR Block
◄Simple QR70
Total Downloads
9.9K+QR Block
◄Simple QR3.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AQR Block
Simple QRN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoQR Block
◄Simple QR4 years ago
First Released
2021QR Block
Simple QR2021
Age
5 yearsQR Block
Simple QR5 years
WP Requires
5.8+QR Block
Simple QR4.7+
PHP Requires
7.0+QR Block
Simple QR5.6+
Business Model
FreeQR Block
Simple QRFree
Latest Version
0.0.13QR Block
Simple QR1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
QR Block
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple QR
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is QR Block or Simple QR more popular?
QR Block has 600 active installations while Simple QR has 70. QR Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — QR Block or Simple QR?
QR Block has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Simple QR has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are QR Block and Simple QR free?
QR Block is free and Simple QR is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — QR Block or Simple QR?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
QR Block was last updated 3 years ago and Simple QR was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.