What is the QR Code API?

TheQRCode.io API is a RESTful API that allows developers to programmatically generate, manage, and track QR codes. It provides endpoints for creating QR codes, retrieving analytics, managing webhooks, and performing bulk operations.

How do I get API access?

API access is included with our Pro plan ($29/month). After subscribing, you can generate API keys from your dashboard and start making API calls immediately.

What programming languages are supported?

Our REST API works with any programming language that can make HTTP requests. We provide code examples in JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, and cURL. The API uses standard JSON for requests and responses.

Is there rate limiting on the API?

Yes, API rate limits vary by plan. Pro plan includes 1,000 requests per hour. Rate limit headers are included in all API responses.

Can I track QR code scans via API?

Yes! The API provides endpoints to retrieve analytics data including scan counts, locations, device types, and timestamps. You can also set up webhooks to receive real-time notifications when QR codes are scanned.

Is there API documentation?

Yes, comprehensive API documentation is available with code examples, endpoint descriptions, authentication details, and webhook setup instructions. Documentation is accessible from your dashboard after subscribing to a Pro plan.

🚀 API for Developers

QR Code APIBuilt for Scale

Name: TheQRCode.io
Availability: InStock
Author: TheQRCode.io

Powerful REST API for generating and managing QR codes programmatically. Create, track, and analyze QR codes at scale with comprehensive analytics and real-time webhook notifications.

14-day free trial

No credit card required

API Request Example

POST /v1/qr-codes
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "type": "url",
  "content": "https://example.com",
  "name": "Campaign QR",
  "settings": {
    "size": 512,
    "format": "png"
  }
}

// Response: 201 Created
{
  "id": "qr_abc123",
  "imageUrl": "https://...",
  "trackingUrl": "https://...",
  "createdAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
}

Everything You Need to Build

Production-ready API with enterprise features

RESTful API

Clean, well-documented REST API with JSON responses. Easy to integrate with any language or framework.

Lightning Fast

99.9% uptime with low latency. Generate QR codes in milliseconds with our optimized infrastructure.

Secure Authentication

API key authentication with enterprise-grade security with rate limiting and encryption.

Advanced Analytics

Programmatic access to scan data, device info, location, and custom event tracking.

Real-time Webhooks

Get instant notifications when QR codes are scanned. Secure webhook delivery with signature verification.

Simple, Powerful API

Get started in minutes with our intuitive API design

Create QR Code

JavaScript

const response = await fetch('https://api.theqrcode.io/v1/qr-codes', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    type: 'url',
    content: 'https://example.com',
    name: 'My QR Code',
    settings: {
      size: 512,
      darkColor: '#000000',
      lightColor: '#ffffff'
    }
  })
});

const qrCode = await response.json();
console.log(qrCode.imageUrl);

Set Up Webhooks

JavaScript

// Create webhook for real-time scan notifications
const webhook = await fetch('https://api.theqrcode.io/v1/webhooks', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    name: 'Scan Notifications',
    url: 'https://yourapp.com/webhook',
    events: ['scan.created', 'scan.updated']
  })
});

// Verify webhook signature in your endpoint
const signature = req.headers['x-webhook-signature'];
const payload = JSON.stringify(req.body);
const expectedSignature = crypto
  .createHmac('sha256', webhookSecret)
  .update(payload)
  .digest('hex');

if (signature === expectedSignature) {
  // Process the webhook event
  console.log('Scan detected:', req.body.data);
}

Get Analytics

Python

import requests

headers = {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
}

response = requests.get(
    'https://api.theqrcode.io/v1/analytics/qr-code-id',
    headers=headers,
    params={'period': '30d'}
)

analytics = response.json()
print(f"Total scans: {analytics['totalScans']}")
print(f"Top location: {analytics['topLocation']}")

Built for Your Use Case

Integrate QR codes into your application or workflow

SaaS Platforms

Embed QR code generation into your application. Offer QR features to your users.

Marketing Automation

Generate campaign-specific QR codes automatically. Track performance in real-time.

Event Management

Create tickets, badges, and check-in codes. Manage thousands of events programmatically.

Enterprise Systems

Integrate with your CRM, ERP, or custom systems. White-label solutions available.

Complete API Features

Everything you need to build QR code functionality into your application.

Full CRUD operations for QR codes

Real-time analytics API

Custom branding and styling

Multiple format exports (PNG, SVG, PDF)

Rate limiting: Up to 1,000 req/hour (Pro)

API key authentication

Real-time webhook notifications

Secure webhook signature verification

Comprehensive documentation

Sandbox environment for testing

99.9% uptime SLA

Dynamic QR code updates

Start Building Today

Generate your API key

Make your first API call

Scale to production

14-day free trial • No credit card required

Simple API Pricing

Get started with full API access

Pro Plan

Everything you need for API access

$29/month

500 QR codes
500,000 scans/month
Full API access
Real-time webhooks
5,000 requests/hour
Analytics API
Custom branding
Priority support

Ready to Start Building?

Get API access with a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.

POST /v1/qr-codes Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY Content-Type: application/json { "type": "url", "content": "https://example.com", "name": "Campaign QR", "settings": { "size": 512, "format": "png" } } // Response: 201 Created { "id": "qr_abc123", "imageUrl": "https://...", "trackingUrl": "https://...", "createdAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z" }

const response = await fetch('https://api.theqrcode.io/v1/qr-codes', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ type: 'url', content: 'https://example.com', name: 'My QR Code', settings: { size: 512, darkColor: '#000000', lightColor: '#ffffff' } }) }); const qrCode = await response.json(); console.log(qrCode.imageUrl);

// Create webhook for real-time scan notifications const webhook = await fetch('https://api.theqrcode.io/v1/webhooks', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ name: 'Scan Notifications', url: 'https://yourapp.com/webhook', events: ['scan.created', 'scan.updated'] }) }); // Verify webhook signature in your endpoint const signature = req.headers['x-webhook-signature']; const payload = JSON.stringify(req.body); const expectedSignature = crypto .createHmac('sha256', webhookSecret) .update(payload) .digest('hex'); if (signature === expectedSignature) { // Process the webhook event console.log('Scan detected:', req.body.data); }

import requests headers = { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } response = requests.get( 'https://api.theqrcode.io/v1/analytics/qr-code-id', headers=headers, params={'period': '30d'} ) analytics = response.json() print(f"Total scans: {analytics['totalScans']}") print(f"Top location: {analytics['topLocation']}")