Generate QR codes that work forever, not because we promise, but because we can't kill them even if we wanted to.
Free forever. No account needed. Download and done.
Here's how most QR platforms work:
You create a code. They give you something like qr.co/abc123. Your QR code points to their server. When someone scans it, their server redirects to your actual destination.
Clever? Sure.
Dangerous? Absolutely.
Because they control the redirect. Stop paying their subscription. The redirect breaks.
You're not renting a tool. You're renting their permission for your code to work.
When you generate a static QR code with Honest QR, the destination URL is encoded directly in the image. No go-between. No redirect server. No dependency.
That's it.
Could we deactivate your code? No. We never see the traffic. We don't control where it goes. The QR code image you download is completely self-contained.
Even if Honest QR shuts down tomorrow, every static code you've created would still work. Forever. (Dynamic codes redirect through our servers, so they would stop working if we shut down — that's the honest trade-off for flexibility.)
That's not a promise. That's physics.
Everything happens in your browser. Your URL, your data, your QR code. We never see it. JavaScript does the work on your device. Nothing gets uploaded to our servers.
You get a PNG, SVG, or PDF file. That's yours. Save it. Print it. Put it on a billboard. The code works because the data lives inside it, not on our server.
Static codes don't host your link. They don't track scans. They don't control the destination. The code doesn't "check in" with us. It just... works. (Dynamic codes are different — they redirect through our servers, so they depend on us staying online.)
Want proof? Disconnect from the internet. The QR code you downloaded still opens. Because it doesn't need us.
Static QR codes go straight to your destination. No middle layer. No point of failure. Dynamic codes (premium) do route through our servers — that's how you get analytics and editable destinations.
Most platforms offer "free trials" that expire in 14 days. Print a thousand flyers on day 13? Too bad. Your codes die on day 15 unless you upgrade. We don't play that game. Static QR codes are free forever. Actually, forever.
You can generate and download QR codes without signing up. Want to create one right now and never think about us again? Go ahead. We won't stop you.
"Free static codes" usually mean "basic, ugly codes with watermarks that expire." Ours don't. No watermarks. No expiry. No sudden "upgrade to keep your codes working."
For static codes, we never see your data. Your URL stays in your browser. For dynamic codes, we see redirect traffic — that's how scan analytics work. We don't sell it or use it for ads.
Use your QR codes for business. Print them. Sell products with them. Put them in your marketing. No attribution required. No licensing fees. They're yours.
Generate, customize, and download - all completely free
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Static codes work for most people. But sometimes you need more.
Premium Is For:
£5/month includes everything below
Edit the destination URL after printing the code. Useful if you're not sure where you want to send people yet, or if the destination might change.
See how many people scan your codes, when, and from where. Useful if you're measuring campaign performance.
Import a CSV and generate hundreds of codes at once. Useful for events, product catalogues, or mailings.
Get help faster when something breaks.
Your codes work forever. No one controls them. Including us.
Your codes still work forever. But now you can change, track, and manage them.
Premium doesn't replace the free promise. It builds on it.
No hidden fees. No bait and switch. Upgrade only if you need advanced features.
Perfect for personal use and small projects
What You Get:
For businesses and power users
Everything in Free, Plus:
The Promise:
Static codes are free forever. That won't change. Not in six months. Not when we grow. Not ever. They're free because the architecture makes them free. We literally don't have ongoing costs for static codes since everything runs client-side.
Generate codes programmatically. Update destinations after printing. Track scans.
REST API. Clear docs.
Premium users only
Most QR platforms optimised their business model. We optimised yours.
Generate codes that work when you need them. Today, tomorrow, and ten years from now. No subscription required. No trial expiring. No redirect that breaks.
Just a QR code. Doing its job.
Free forever. Because that's how the technology works.