QR code examples
The same square can open a menu, join a network or save a contact. Here are the uses we see most, what each one is good at, and where to build it.
Real QR code use cases
How to choose the right code
- Opening a web page? Use a URL code - links cover menus, booking pages and campaigns.
- Joining a network? A WiFi code carries the credentials so guests never type a password.
- Sharing contact details? A vCard code saves a name, phone and email in one scan.
- Collecting reviews? A Google review code opens your review form directly.
What every good example has in common
- A clear instruction next to it - 'Scan for the menu' beats a bare square.
- A destination under your control, so the code cannot be switched off by someone else.
- One tested print before a run, at the real size and the real distance.
- A fallback in text for anyone whose camera will not cooperate.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common QR code uses?
Restaurant menus, guest WiFi, digital business cards, Google reviews, event check-in and plain website links. They are common because each one replaces something fiddly to type.
Which QR code type should a restaurant use?
A URL code pointing at a web menu is the usual choice, ideally dynamic so prices can change without reprinting the table tents.
Can I make these examples for free?
Yes. Every static code on this site is free with no sign-up and no watermark; only dynamic codes with editing and tracking need a plan.
Do these examples need an account?
No account is needed for static codes. An account is only useful if you want to manage dynamic codes and their scan analytics.
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