Static or dynamic, which do you need?

Static QR codesCopy Anchor Link

A static code stores your content inside the code itself: the link, the Wi-Fi password or the contact card.

• It works forever, with no account and no server.
• It's free and unlimited.
• You can't change it after printing. To change the content, you print a new code.
• Scans aren't counted.

Every code you download from the playground without making it dynamic is static.

Dynamic QR codesCopy Anchor Link

A dynamic code stores a short link, such as qrdx.dev/q/aB3xY7k. The short link forwards each scan to your destination.

• You can change the destination any time, even after printing.
• Every scan is counted, with when, where and on which device.
• You can pause it, schedule it, add a password or send scans to different links.
• It needs a free QRdx account. The Free plan includes 10 dynamic codes; Pro and Business have no limit.

See Create a dynamic QR code.

Which to chooseCopy Anchor Link

Choose dynamic when:

• the code goes on something printed that you can't easily replace, like packaging, signs or menus;
• the link might change, like a seasonal offer or a menu;
• you want to know how many people scan it.

Choose static when:

• the content never changes, like Wi-Fi details or a contact card;
• you don't want an account;
• you want nothing between the scan and your content.

Pages are dynamic tooCopy Anchor Link

A mobile page hosted by QRdx gets a dynamic code. You can edit the page any time and the printed code keeps working.

Dynamic codes keep workingCopy Anchor Link

A dynamic code keeps redirecting if you downgrade, cancel or a payment fails. See What happens to your codes if you stop paying.