QR-codes that stop working…
Little is as annoying as noticing that your QR-code has stopped working some time after generating it. Exactly this happens when using certain QR-code generators, where you suddenly have to pay to maintain a functioning QR-code. But, how is this possible? And do QR-codes created on QRcode.me expire?
- QR-codes generated at QRcode.me will work indefinitely.
- Other QR-code generators use dynamic codes that may expire, requiring payment to maintain functionality.
- To avoid QR-code expiration, use static QR-codes or opt for a generator that offers free QR-codes without expiration date.
QR-code generators
Every QR-code created at QRcode.me will work indefinitely.
At other QR-code generators you have to pay after some time, to prevent your QR-code from ‘expiring’. These QR-code providers are able to do this by using dynamic QR-codes.
It is often unclear at these generators whether you have generated a static or a dynamic QR-code. These companies can simply allow your dynamic QR-codes to expire. QR-code generators can let QR-codes ‘expire’.
QRcode.me is against this, and we offer free QR-codes that will won’t ever expire.
At this QR-code generator your QR-code is deactivated after 15 days if you decide not to pay.
Solutions
Obviously no one wants to suddenly notice that you have to pay for a QR-code which appeared free at first. There are a few solutions to this problem though:
- Generate static QR-codes, if dynamic QR-codes aren’t necessary; static QR-codes will work forever.
- If you need a dynamic QR-code: Visit a generator that offers free QR-codes that don’t expire. Luckily, you don’t have to search for long, as we offer exactly that!
-Would you like to generate free QR-codes? Click here.
-Want to read more about our business model?
-Or click here to see which possibilities there are to customize your QR-code.
FAQ
No, at QRcode.me all QR-codes work indefinitely; so both free and premium, and both static and dynamic variants never expire.
1 exception to clean up the system. If your dynamic QR-code is not scanned (free version) for over 3 months it will be archived. You will receive a warning in advance.
You can create QR-codes here.
At QRcode.me you always have the choice to pay nothing, and you’re never tied to any subscriptions.
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There can be various reasons why your QR-code doesn’t work. The most common ones are:
- The entered data contains a typo;
- The QR-code is of low quality;
- You’re using an app to scan: this often doesn’t work and a camera works better;
- Haven’t found the issue, or want to know more? Read about the top 10 reasons why QR-codes won’t work and their corresponding solutions.