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A free QR code that never expires

Static QR codes never expire: the link or text is stored in the pattern itself, so it keeps working as long as the destination exists. Codes stop working when they point to a short link that a company turns off.

Design: colors, shape and logo
Modules
Eyes (corners)
Error correction
Logo in the middle

Your logo stays on your device. It's placed in a cleared area and error correction is raised to H (30%), so the code still scans.

Checking that it scans…

Version 2 · 25×25 modules · error correction M

What the code contains
https://example.com

Made in your browser. Static code: it never expires and has no scan limit.

Why some QR codes stop working

Many generators make "dynamic" codes by default: the code points to their short link, which redirects to you. That lets you change the destination and count scans, but when a trial ends or a subscription lapses, the short link can be switched off. For example, QR Code Generator (qr-code-generator.com) says its dynamic codes are deactivated at the end of the 14-day free trial and send scanners to a service page, while static codes keep working.

How to tell which kind you have

  • Scan it with a reader and look at the link. If it's a short link on the generator's domain (not yours), it's dynamic.
  • If the link is your own website, or the code shows Wi-Fi details or a contact card directly, it's static.
  • Every code made on this page is static. The scan check shows exactly what's inside.

What can still break a static code

  • The page it links to moves or the domain lapses.
  • You change your Wi-Fi password or phone number.
  • Damage, poor print quality or low contrast.

Frequently asked questions

Do QR codes expire?

The QR format itself never expires. Only codes that rely on someone's redirect service can be turned off.

Is there a scan limit?

Not on static codes. Nothing is counted, because scans go straight to your link.

Can I edit a static code?

No. To change the destination, either make a new code, or point the code at a page on your own site that you can update.

Updated November 10, 2026 by the Cuelark Team.