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QR code type index: 29 code types and what each is for

Look it up by code type: a static code encodes the content into the pattern, a dynamic code keeps it on the server. Below is every type we support, each labelled with the use cases it fits, so you can search back from a purpose.

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How to choose: static or dynamic

Two questions decide it: whether the content needs changing later, and whether you need to know who scanned.

AspectStaticDynamic
Can the content change?Content is encoded into the pattern and cannot change after creation; changing it means generating a new code and replacing the material.The destination and the landing page content change at any time, with the printed pattern untouched.
Do you need analytics?The scan goes through the pattern itself and makes no request to us, so nothing can be counted.Scan counts, times, regions and devices can be measured and exported per dimension.
Does it depend on our service?No: as long as the pattern is legible, the content comes out.Yes — the short link service has to be available, since the scan goes through our redirect or landing page first.
Does it use the dynamic allowance?No, and it is not restricted by subscription state either.It counts against the dynamic code limit (5 by default on free and trial, adjustable in the console).

Static code types

Content is encoded into the pattern, cannot change after creation, scans without our service and does not use up the dynamic allowance.

11 types in all, listed one by one with names and purposes: The full capabilities of this kind

Dynamic code types

The pattern encodes a qrhub short link, so the destination and landing page content can change and scans can be measured.

18 types in all, listed one by one with names and purposes: The full capabilities of this kind

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