Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements vs QRcdr – Frontend Generator for Custom and Dynamic QR Codes

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! ✨ 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 More from Nicola Franchini If you find QRcdr useful, you might also like my other tools for WordPress: 🖼️ VenoBox: A fast, responsive, and flexible lightbox for images, videos, and galleries. Zero jQuery dependency. 📍 VenoMaps: The ultimate Google Maps alternative. Create fast, privacy-friendly maps using OpenStreetMap. No API keys required, no hidden costs, and zero configuration headaches. Discover all my solutions at veno.es. High-quality scripts, premium add-ons, and professional tools designed for performance-focused developers. 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 – Terms 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 – Usage Policy Copyright Default maps data provided by: OpenStreetMap under ODbL.

Building new pages with Gutenberg? Explore VovaBlocks, a focused collection of native marketing and content blocks from the creator of Shortcodes Ultimate. View VovaBlocks → About Shortcodes Ultimate Shortcodes Ultimate is a WordPress shortcode plugin for adding tabs, accordions, buttons, FAQs, sliders, carousels, lightboxes, columns, boxes and other reusable content elements without coding. It is ideal for site owners who want richer content layouts and practical UI elements without switching to a full page builder. Use Shortcodes Ultimate in the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. Generate shortcodes visually, preview the result before inserting it, and reuse the same elements across posts, pages and existing shortcode-based content. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of WordPress sites, Shortcodes Ultimate helps you replace multiple single-purpose UI plugins with one maintained toolkit. Explore live examples What you can build With Shortcodes Ultimate, you can quickly add common WordPress content elements such as: Accordions and FAQ sections Responsive tabs CTA buttons and download buttons Boxes, notes and callouts Columns and layout helpers Sliders and carousels Lightboxes for images and custom content Post lists and dynamic content blocks Spoilers, toggles and expandable content Media embeds and visual content blocks Instead of installing a separate plugin for every small content element, Shortcodes Ultimate gives you one maintained toolkit for everyday WordPress content tasks. Works with modern and classic WordPress workflows Shortcodes Ultimate works with the Block Editor, Classic Editor, widgets and template files. You can insert shortcodes manually, use WordPress shortcode blocks or use the built-in shortcode generator to configure elements visually. This makes the plugin useful for: Site owners who want to improve content without coding Bloggers and affiliate publishers who need reusable CTA and content blocks Agencies and freelancers maintaining multiple WordPress sites Developers who want shortcode-friendly output in templates Existing sites with older content that already uses shortcodes Why use Shortcodes Ultimate? 50+ ready-to-use WordPress shortcodes Visual shortcode generator Live preview Works with the Block Editor and Classic Editor Shortcodes can be used in posts, pages, widgets and template files Responsive elements that work with your theme Built-in Custom CSS editor Developer-friendly hooks and documentation Free version available on WordPress.org Pro version available for advanced shortcodes, extra styles and premium support Why shortcodes still matter in WordPress The WordPress Block Editor is great for visual content editing, but shortcodes are still useful when you need portable, reusable content elements that work across different parts of a WordPress site. Shortcodes are especially helpful when you want to: Reuse the same content element in many posts or pages Add dynamic content inside widgets or templates Maintain older WordPress sites that already use shortcodes Work across Classic Editor and Block Editor workflows Add content elements without switching to a full page builder Keep common UI elements available through a simple text-based syntax Shortcodes Ultimate is designed for these practical workflows. It gives you a large collection of ready-made shortcodes and a visual generator, so you do not need to write shortcode syntax manually unless you want to. Free and Pro The free version of Shortcodes Ultimate includes a large collection of useful shortcodes for everyday WordPress content tasks. Shortcodes Ultimate Pro adds advanced shortcodes, additional styles, Content Slider, Pricing Table, Testimonials, Shortcode Creator, Elementor support and premium support. Compare Free and Pro Useful links Documentation Live Examples Pro features Support