Static vs dynamic QR codes: the difference
| Static QR code | Dynamic QR code | |
|---|---|---|
| What it stores | The final destination | An editable short link |
| Changing the destination | Impossible: you must reprint | Anytime |
| Stats | No | Yes |
| Destinations by phone, country or time | No | Yes (at QR Boost) |
| Pattern density | Higher with long URLs | Always small: scans better |
The trap of “free” dynamic QR codes
It's the most common complaint in QR generator reviews: you create a “free” QR code, print it on your cards, posters or invitations… and when the trial ends, the QR code stops working until you pay. Other services impose monthly scan limits or show ads before the destination.
That's why at QR Boost we make it clear from the start:
- Your QR codes never expire. Ever.
- No scan limits.
- No interstitial pages or ads.
- Free, including destination editing, rules and stats.
And if you ever close your account, your QR codes keep sending people to their last destination: we don't break what's already printed.
What you can do with a QR Boost dynamic QR code
- Change the destination anytime.
- Redirect by phone, country, language or time.
- Pause it or set an end date with a fallback destination.
- Add UTM parameters for Google Analytics.
- See stats by day, country and device.
- Share its short link on social media and in emails.
- Customise the design and download it as PNG, SVG and PDF.
Why do we ask for an account?
Because a dynamic QR code needs someone who can edit it, and only you should be able to. The account is just your email and name, with no passwords (you log in with a code or with Google), and you can close it anytime.
FAQ
Do QR Boost dynamic QR codes expire?
No. There are no trials or expiry dates, except one you choose to set.
Is there a scan limit?
No.
Can I turn a static QR code into a dynamic one?
No: a static QR code's pattern already contains the destination. You'll need to create a new dynamic QR code and use it in future prints.