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Want scan stats on a static QR code? Use UTM parameters

Want scan stats on a static QR code? Use UTM parameters

Created on 1 July, 2026

A static QR code counts no scans. With UTM parameters in the URL you can still measure the traffic in your own website analytics. Here is how.

Illustration showing a QR code and AI assistant icon on a dark background, with the text Make QR Codes with ChatGPT and Claude

Make QR Codes with ChatGPT and Claude — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Created on 27 June, 2026

Connect your AI assistant to your qrcode.me account and make dynamic QR codes just by asking. Works with Claude, ChatGPT Business and Gemini CLI.

A couple kisses while wedding guests capture the moment with their phones

A QR Code for Wedding Photos: Collect Every Guest's Snapshots in One Place

Created on 24 June, 2026

Collect every wedding photo from your guests in one place with a single QR code. 94% of photos are taken on smartphones, so joining in is effortless.

Customer with a shopping basket in a supermarket full of products

GS1 Digital Link: Why You Need It and How to Create One

Created on 23 June, 2026

By 2027 the QR code replaces the barcode worldwide. Learn why a GS1 Digital Link matters and how to create one for free, step by step.

Want scan stats on a static QR code? Use UTM parameters

Want scan stats on a static QR code? Use UTM parameters

Created on 12 June, 2026

A static QR code counts no scans. With UTM parameters in the URL you can still measure the traffic in your own website analytics. Here is how.

The top 5 best QR-code generators of 2025

The top 5 best QR-code generators of 2025

Created on 15 August, 2025

With QR codes, you can easily share contact information to someone's phone. Create this QR code, customize, and track for free at FreeQRCode!

Starting Your QR-code Campaign: Here's How To Avoid the 6 Most Likely Mistakes

Starting Your QR-code Campaign: Here's How To Avoid the 6 Most Likely Mistakes

Created on 15 July, 2025

With QR codes, you can easily share contact information to someone's phone. Create this QR code, customize, and track for free at FreeQRCode!

The Newest Invention in QR-code Country: QR-codes in the Subway

The Newest Invention in QR-code Country: QR-codes in the Subway

Created on 15 June, 2025

With QR codes, you can easily share contact information to someone's phone. Create this QR code, customize, and track for free at FreeQRCode!

Quizzes, Feedback, and Scavenger Hunts: QR-codes Are Popular in Education

Quizzes, Feedback, and Scavenger Hunts: QR-codes Are Popular in Education

Created on 15 May, 2025

With QR codes, you can easily share contact information to someone's phone. Create this QR code, customize, and track for free at FreeQRCode!

QR-code to your website or webshop?

QR-code to your website or webshop?

Created on 15 February, 2025

Sharing Videos with a QR-code

Sharing Videos with a QR-code

Created on 15 January, 2025

Your marketing text spread in seconds

Your marketing text spread in seconds

Created on 15 December, 2024

QR-code customization

QR-code customization

Created on 15 November, 2024

QR code customization is significant as it makes people scan your QR code much more often. Learn how to easily customize your QR code!

How to generate a free QR-code: step-by-step

How to generate a free QR-code: step-by-step

Created on 15 October, 2024

How do I create my own QR code? In this blog we explain it step-by-step, in an understandable manner. Create your QR code now!

QR business card: Everything you need to know

QR business card: Everything you need to know

Created on 15 September, 2024

With QR codes, you can easily share contact information to someone's phone. Create this QR code, customize, and track for free at FreeQRCode!

QR-code design

QR-code design

Created on 15 March, 2024

It is wise to put thought and effort into customizing QR codes. Well designed QR codes attract attention, and get scanned more often.

Files in QR-codes

Files in QR-codes

Created on 15 January, 2024

It is very handy to share pictures and documents via QR codes. In this blog you can read how you can put a file into a QR code.

QR code op koffiekopje

What size should my QR-code be?

Created on 15 November, 2023

The perfect size for your QR code depends on how it is used, and from which distance it is scanned.

QR-code fraud: What is it and how to prevent it?

QR-code fraud: What is it and how to prevent it?

Created on 15 September, 2023

The number of QR code fraud cases is rising. So, how does this type of fraud work? And what can I do to protect myself?

The QR-code basics: What is it, how does it work, and where does it come from?

The QR-code basics: What is it, how does it work, and where does it come from?

Created on 15 May, 2023

The QR code was invented in 1994 by the Japanese company Denso Wave. Since '94, the QR code has experienced a significant rise in popularity.

Tips for printing QR-codes

Tips for printing QR-codes

Created on 15 March, 2023

Voor drukwerk is het belangrijk om gebruik te maken van vectorbestanden. Dit zijn bestanden waar de kwaliteit goed blijft als hij wordt aangepast.

How many scans does my QR-code have?

How many scans does my QR-code have?

Created on 15 January, 2023

Want to track scans? The dynamic QR code is perfect for you! It is also possible with a static QR code, using a UTM code.

Quality of the QR-code

Quality of the QR-code

Created on 15 November, 2022

What is the impact of QR quality? QR codes with a higher quality are scanned more easily. You can generate free, high quality QR codes here!

Will my QR-code expire?

Will my QR-code expire?

Created on 15 September, 2022

Many QR code generators demand payment for your QR code to keep working. At Free QR Code, you can create unlimited free QR codes!

Wifi via a QR-code?

Wifi via a QR-code?

Created on 15 July, 2022

Voor drukwerk is het belangrijk om gebruik te maken van vectorbestanden. Dit zijn bestanden waar de kwaliteit goed blijft als hij wordt aangepast.

Help, my QR-code doesn't work! Top 10 causes

Help, my QR-code doesn't work! Top 10 causes

Created on 15 May, 2022

If scanning a QR code won't work the quality of the QR code can be too low, the used phone can be too old, or there can be other causes.

How does QRcode.me work?

How does QRcode.me work?

Created on 15 March, 2022

Many QR code generators are not transparent and cost more than expected. We offer free QR codes that never expire to everyone!

All info in one QR-code

All info in one QR-code

Created on 15 January, 2022

At Free QR Code, with the social media type, you can redirect customers to all the platforms where you are active using just one QR code.

Goodbye barcode, welcome QR-code

Goodbye barcode, welcome QR-code

Created on 15 November, 2021

The barcode will be replaced globally by the QR code. This will offer countless opportunities for products and QR codes!

Static / dynamic QR-codes: what is it, and what is the difference

Static / dynamic QR-codes: what is it, and what is the difference

Created on 15 September, 2021

Static QR codes cannot be edited, while dynamic QR codes can be edited, and the amount of scans can be tracked. We offer both types for free!

Generating QR-codes: The Checklist

Generating QR-codes: The Checklist

Created on 15 July, 2021

If scanning doesn't work the QR code quality may be too low, the contrast too small, or other reasons might cause QR codes to fail.

QRcode.me: The QR-code Bulk-generator

QRcode.me: The QR-code Bulk-generator

Created on 15 May, 2021

Our bulkgenerator allows you to create up to hundred unique QR codes in one go. Creating QR codes has never been this easy!