QR Code Types Overview
An overview of all 21 QR code types available in QR Code Maker.
We support 21 different QR code types. They fall into two categories: dynamic (editable with analytics) and static (free forever, but fixed).
Dynamic Types
Dynamic codes go through our servers, which means you can change where they point and see scan analytics. The free plan includes 1 dynamic code; paid plans include more.
| Type | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Website | Links to any URL—most common choice |
| vCard Plus | Digital business cards with save-to-contacts |
| Hosted documents (menus, manuals, brochures) | |
| Social Media | Page linking to all your social profiles |
| Direct link to Instagram | |
| Direct link to Facebook | |
| App Store | Detects iOS/Android, links to right store |
| Business Page | Hosted page with your business info |
| Video | YouTube, Vimeo, or direct video hosting |
| Images | Photo galleries |
| MP3 | Audio streaming |
| Event | Event details with add-to-calendar |
| Coupon | Discount codes and promotions |
| Feedback | Customer feedback forms |
| Rating | Review prompts for Google/Yelp |
Static Types
Static codes encode data directly—no server involved. They're free forever but can't be edited after creation and have no analytics.
| Type | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Website (Static) | Direct URL link without tracking |
| WiFi | Network name and password—instant connection |
| Pre-filled email with recipient and subject | |
| SMS | Pre-filled text message |
| Phone | Click-to-call a number |
| Text | Display plain text on screen |
| Crypto | Cryptocurrency wallet address |
| vCard (Basic) | Simple contact card |
When to Use Which
Dynamic makes sense for business and marketing. You get analytics, and you can fix mistakes after printing.
Static works for personal use or one-time situations where you don't need tracking and the content won't change.
Recommendations by Situation
| You're doing... | Try... |
|---|---|
| General marketing | Website (dynamic) |
| Business card replacement | vCard Plus |
| Restaurant menu | |
| App promotion | App Store |
| Guest WiFi | WiFi (static) |
| Event invitations | Event |
| Customer reviews | Rating |
| Discount campaigns | Coupon |
Most Common
Most of our users create Website codes (about 45%). After that: vCard Plus (~20%), PDF (~12%), Social Media (~8%), and WiFi (~6%).
If you're not sure which type to pick, start with Website. It's the most flexible—it links to anything.