Title: Before and Beyond QR Generator and Manager
Author: Before and Beyond
Published: <strong>September 25, 2026</strong>
Last modified: September 25, 2026

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# Before and Beyond QR Generator and Manager

 By [Before and Beyond](https://profiles.wordpress.org/b4bynd/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/b4byndqr.zip)

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 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/b4byndqr/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/b4byndqr/#developers)

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## Description

**Before and Beyond QR** provides a straightforward way to create, manage, and track
QR codes directly inside your WordPress dashboard. Using custom post types, it lets
you generate unique QR codes for any link, manage them with categories, and automatically
redirect visitors to your target destinations.

### Key Features

 * **Dedicated QR Post Type:** Easily create, edit, and organize your QR codes just
   like regular posts.
 * **Built-in Categories:** Group and categorize your QR codes using the built-in
   taxonomy support.
 * **Instant QR Generation:** Automatically displays a ready-to-scan QR code in 
   your post editor sidebar.
 * **Automated 302 Redirects:** Assign a destination URL to any QR post, and visitors
   will be redirected instantly when visiting the link.
 * **Multiple Export Formats:** Instantly download generated QR codes as crisp vector
   SVGs or high-resolution PNG images directly from the editor.

## Installation

 1. Upload or clone the `b4byndqr` directory into your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
 2. Install dependencies via terminal if required: `composer install --no-dev`
 3. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in your WordPress administration
    dashboard.

## FAQ

### How do I set up a redirect for a QR code?

Create a new QR code post, enter your target URL into the designated custom field(`
_qr_target_url`), and publish. Visiting that post’s link will automatically redirect
users to your destination.

### Will my QR codes be deleted if I deactivate the plugin?

No. Deactivation temporarily disables the plugin without removing your data. Your
QR posts and settings are preserved unless you delete the plugin entirely.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“Before and Beyond QR Generator and Manager” is open source software. The following
people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Before and Beyond ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/b4bynd/)

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### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/b4byndqr/), check out
the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/b4byndqr/), or subscribe 
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## Changelog

#### 1.0.1

 * Initial release

#### 1.1

 * Replaced the external API-based QR code provider (api.qrserver.com) with a secure,
   self-contained internal generator (chillerlan/php-qrcode), eliminating all external
   third-party data transmission and ensuring full compliance with WordPress review
   standards.
 * Added option to download QR code as SVG and/or PNG

Fixed issues:
 * Issue: Use wp_enqueue commands * Issue: The plugin has problems
when it is activated * Issue: Undocumented use of a 3rd Party / external service

#### 1.1.1

 * Fixed: Loads admin styles only on specific pages

## Meta

 *  Version **1.1.1**
 *  Last updated **19 hours ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.1.2**
 * Tags
 * [custom post type](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-post-type/)[manager](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/manager/)
   [qr](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/qr/)[qr code](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/qr-code/)
   [redirect](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/redirect/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/b4byndqr/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ Before and Beyond ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/b4bynd/)

## Support

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