Why some QR codes 'expire'
A static QR code never expires, because the URL is inside the image. Expiry only happens with dynamic codes when the provider tied redirecting to a paid trial and turned it off. That is a business decision, not a technical one. DirQR chooses not to do it on the free dynamic QR.
How DirQR keeps codes alive
Redirects run on a Cloudflare Worker that stays available even if our dashboard or analytics have a bad day. The printed short link keeps resolving to your current destination. We separate the redirect path from everything else on purpose, so a scan almost never fails.
The honest limits
We still enforce URL safety and an abuse-report flow, and we reserve the right to disable a specific code that is used for phishing or malware. Legitimate codes keep working. We would rather say this plainly than promise a fake 'permanent' guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do QR codes expire?
- Static QR codes do not expire because the URL is encoded directly. Dynamic QR codes only expire if the provider turns off the redirect, often after a trial. DirQR does not do trial-expiry shutdown on the free dynamic QR.
- Will my printed code stop working?
- No, as long as it is used legitimately. Redirects run on a dedicated Cloudflare Worker built to stay available independently of the dashboard.