QR Codes ThatNever Expire
Print it once and it works for good. Create permanent QR codes you can edit anytime and track every scan — with no trial clock, no reprinting, and no codes switched off to force an upgrade.
Your Codes Stay Live
No expiration. No reprinting.
"Do QR Codes Expire?" — The Honest Answer
The QR pattern itself never expires. What stops working is the service behind a dynamic code when a generator switches it off. Here is how to make sure yours never does.
Static = permanent
Content is baked into the pattern. It works forever with no account or server — but it cannot be changed or tracked.
Dynamic = permanent + editable
A short redirect you control. Edit the destination and track scans forever — as long as the provider keeps it live.
The trial trap
Many tools disable dynamic codes after a 7-14 day trial, breaking codes you already printed unless you pay to reactivate.
On TheQRCode.io, both types are permanent — and we never switch off a code you have printed.
Built to Outlast Whatever You Print It On
Permanence is only useful with the features that make a code worth keeping
Never Expires, Ever
Static QR codes encode their content directly, so they work forever — even if you cancel. Dynamic codes stay live as long as your account is active, with no 7-14 day trial clock that switches them off.
vs. competitors that deactivate codes after a trial
Edit Without Reprinting
Change where a dynamic QR code points anytime — new URL, new menu, new offer. The printed code never changes and never expires, so what you put on flyers, packaging, and signage keeps working.
vs. reprinting every time something changes
Track Every Scan
Permanent dynamic codes record every scan in real time — by device, location, and time. See what is working long after launch, not just during a trial window.
vs. static codes with zero visibility
No Bait-and-Switch
Transparent pricing, listed in full. We never disable a code you have already printed to force an upgrade. Your codes are infrastructure you can rely on, not a hostage.
vs. surprise charges to reactivate your own codes
A Permanent QR Code in 4 Steps
From signup to a code that never expires in under 5 minutes
Sign Up Free
Create your account in seconds — no credit card. Get 10 QR codes and 1,000 scans per month with no expiration.
Create Your Code
Pick URL, WiFi, Contact, Menu, and more. Choose static (permanent, fixed) or dynamic (permanent, editable, trackable).
Brand & Download
Add your colors, logo, and frame, then download print-ready PNG. Put it on anything — it will not expire.
Edit & Track Forever
Update a dynamic code's destination whenever you need, and watch scans roll in by device, location, and time.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Permanent codes on every plan. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, cancel anytime.
Free
10 QR codes · 1,000 scans/mo
- Permanent static codes
- URL, Text, WiFi, Contact
- 2 dynamic codes to try
- Basic analytics
Starter
100 QR codes · 10,000 scans/mo
- Unlimited dynamic codes
- Edit anytime, no reprint
- Advanced analytics
- Email support
Pro
500 QR codes · 500,000 scans/mo
- Logo embedding
- SVG/PDF downloads
- API access
- Priority support
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about QR codes, expiration, and keeping yours live
Make a QR Code That Lasts
Print it once. Edit it forever. Track every scan.