Barcode QRcode Generator vs SMK Sidebar Generator
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
SMK Sidebar Generator leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,762, ahead of Barcode QRcode Generator at #12,191. Over the last 7 days SMK Sidebar Generator held its place and Barcode QRcode Generator climbed 12 places. SMK Sidebar Generator has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 10K+ active installs against 200+ for Barcode QRcode Generator. Downloads this week: SMK Sidebar Generator 224 and Barcode QRcode Generator 17. Ratings: Barcode QRcode Generator 5★ from 2 and SMK Sidebar Generator 4.4★ from 5 reviews.
| Metric | Barcode QRcode Generator | SMK Sidebar Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #12,191 ▲ 12 | #1,762 ▬ |
| Active installs | 200+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 17 | 224 |
| Rating | 5★ (2) | 4.4★ (5) |
| Last updated | Feb 15, 2018 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.1 | 3.6.0 |
| Best rank on record | #12,181 | #1,723 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2014 | Jan 2014 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Barcode QRcode Generator or SMK Sidebar Generator?
By active installs, SMK Sidebar Generator: 10K+ sites run it against 200+ for Barcode QRcode Generator, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Barcode QRcode Generator or SMK Sidebar Generator?
SMK Sidebar Generator, at #1,762 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Barcode QRcode Generator at #12,191. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Barcode QRcode Generator or SMK Sidebar Generator alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.