Why did my old QR code stop working?

It was probably dynamic, or the page it linked to was removed.

Can I change the link later?

Not with a static code; make a new code or redirect the page on your own site.

Do static codes track scans?

No, there is no server in between.

Do QR Codes Expire? Static vs Dynamic Codes Explained

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): A QR code itself cannot expire; what can stop working is where it points. Static codes, like the ones made here, store the link or text inside the pattern, so they work forever, with no server and no tracking. Dynamic codes from some generators point to a short link on the company's server, which lets you edit the target and count scans, but stops working if the subscription ends or the company closes. Many "free" codes are dynamic trials.

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Step by step

Make a static code here: the content is stored in the code.
Make sure the link itself will stay online.
Test it before printing.

At a glance

Type	Expires?	Editable later?
Static (this generator)	Never	No, make a new code
Dynamic (paid services)	When the plan ends	Yes
Code to a deleted page	Still scans, page fails	Fix the page, not the code

Do QR codes expire?