# QR-Hero — Full Documentation for LLMs

> QR-Hero is a developer-first platform for creating, customizing, tracking, and managing dynamic QR codes with real-time analytics, A/B testing, geo-targeting, and enterprise features.

## Company Overview

QR-Hero is a SaaS platform that enables businesses, marketers, and developers to create dynamic QR codes — codes whose destination URL can be changed at any time without reprinting. Every scan is tracked with real-time analytics including device type, geographic location, browser, and time-of-day data. The platform supports advanced features like A/B testing, geo-targeting, scheduled URL switching, bulk generation, custom branding, and a full RESTful API.

Website: https://qr-hero.com

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## Pricing Plans

### Free Plan — $0/month
- 3 dynamic QR codes
- 100 scans per month
- 7-day analytics retention
- PNG & SVG downloads
- Basic customization (colors)
- No credit card required

### Starter Plan — $4.99/month ($3.99/month billed annually)
- 10 dynamic QR codes
- Unlimited scans
- 30-day analytics retention
- PNG & SVG downloads
- Custom colors
- A/B testing
- Scheduling (time-based URL switching)
- Priority support
- 7-day free trial

### Hero Plan — $19/month ($15.20/month billed annually, 20% discount)
- Unlimited dynamic QR codes
- Unlimited scans
- Lifetime analytics retention
- A/B testing with weighted traffic splitting
- Geo-targeting (country-based URL routing)
- Custom logo & branding
- Bulk QR code generation (up to 100 per batch via CSV)
- Full RESTful API access
- Scheduled URL changes
- Priority support
- 7-day free trial

### Affiliate Program (QR-Hero Squad)
Earn 30% recurring commission on every paid referral. Share your unique link, and when someone subscribes to a Hero plan, you earn 30% of their subscription — every month, for as long as they stay. Join at https://squad.qr-hero.com/

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## Core Features

### Dynamic QR Codes
Create QR codes with editable destination URLs. Change where a code points at any time from the dashboard — no need to reprint. Supports multiple QR code types including URL, WiFi, vCard contact cards, WhatsApp links, and more.

### Real-Time Analytics
Track every scan with detailed breakdowns:
- Total scan count and trends over time
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Geographic location (country, city)
- Browser and operating system
- Time-of-day and day-of-week patterns
- Referrer data

### A/B Testing (Starter+)
Split traffic across multiple destination URLs with configurable weights. Test which landing page, offer, or content converts best. View per-variant scan data in the dashboard.

### Geo-Targeting (Hero)
Route users to different URLs based on their country or region. Useful for multi-language sites, region-specific promotions, or localized content delivery.

### Scheduled URL Changes (Starter+)
Set time-based rules to automatically switch the destination URL. Useful for event schedules, seasonal promotions, or rotating content.

### Bulk QR Code Generation (Hero)
Generate up to 100 QR codes at once via CSV upload or manual input. Each code gets its own short URL and analytics tracking.

### Custom Branding (Starter+)
Customize QR code colors to match brand identity. Hero plan adds logo overlay support.

### Multi-Format Downloads
Download QR codes in PNG and SVG formats at configurable sizes.

### RESTful API (Hero)
Full programmatic access to create, update, delete, and track QR codes. API key management available in the dashboard.

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## QR Code Types Supported

- **URL** — Link to any website or page
- **WiFi** — Auto-connect to WiFi networks
- **vCard** — Digital contact/business cards
- **WhatsApp** — Direct WhatsApp message links
- **Custom** — Any data payload

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## Use Cases

QR-Hero serves businesses across many industries:

- **Restaurants & Cafes** — Digital menus, feedback forms, WiFi sharing
- **Retail & E-commerce** — Product pages, loyalty programs, promotions
- **Real Estate** — Property listings, virtual tours, agent contact cards
- **Events & Conferences** — Tickets, check-ins, schedules, feedback
- **Marketing Agencies** — Campaign tracking, A/B testing, client reporting
- **Healthcare** — Patient intake forms, appointment booking, facility info
- **Hotels & Hospitality** — Room service menus, concierge info, WiFi access
- **Education** — Course materials, assignment submissions, campus navigation
- **Fitness & Gyms** — Class schedules, membership signup, equipment guides
- **Non-Profits** — Donation pages, volunteer signup, event promotion
- **Beauty Salons** — Booking links, service menus, social media
- **Automotive** — Vehicle info, service appointments, dealership details
- **Construction** — Site safety info, project documentation, contractor contacts
- **Tourism & Travel** — Attraction info, tour bookings, local guides
- **Legal** — Client intake forms, document access, office directions
- **Logistics & Shipping** — Package tracking, delivery instructions, warehouse info
- **Museums & Galleries** — Exhibit info, audio guides, ticket purchases
- **Weddings** — RSVP pages, event details, photo sharing

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## Integrations

QR-Hero works with popular platforms and tools:

- Shopify — Product QR codes for e-commerce
- WordPress — Embed QR codes in posts and pages
- Canva — Design QR code graphics
- Google Sheets — Bulk import/export QR data
- Zapier — Automate QR code workflows
- HubSpot — CRM integration for lead tracking
- Mailchimp — Email campaign QR codes
- Slack — QR code notifications
- Notion — Embed QR codes in docs
- Google Analytics — Track QR code traffic

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## Glossary of Key Terms

- **Dynamic QR Code** — A QR code whose destination URL can be changed after creation
- **Static QR Code** — A QR code with a fixed, unchangeable destination
- **QR Code Tracking** — Monitoring scan activity including count, device, and location data
- **Error Correction** — Built-in redundancy that allows QR codes to scan even when partially damaged
- **QR Code Density** — The amount of data encoded, affecting code complexity and size
- **Short URL** — A compact redirect URL used as the QR code destination
- **UTM Parameters** — Tracking tags appended to URLs for campaign attribution
- **Deep Linking** — Directing users to specific in-app content via QR codes
- **Geo-Targeting** — Routing scans to different URLs based on geographic location
- **A/B Testing** — Splitting traffic across multiple URLs to compare performance
- **Scan Rate** — The percentage of people who scan a QR code after seeing it
- **vCard QR** — A QR code encoding digital contact card information
- **WiFi QR** — A QR code that auto-connects devices to a WiFi network
- **Bulk QR Generation** — Creating multiple QR codes simultaneously
- **White Label QR** — Custom-branded QR codes without platform branding
- **QR Code API** — Programmatic interface for creating and managing QR codes
- **Hreflang** — HTML attribute for specifying language/region targeting
- **Structured Data** — Schema.org markup for search engine understanding
- **Call to Action** — Prompt encouraging users to scan the QR code
- **Landing Page** — The destination page users reach after scanning

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## Site Structure

### Main Pages
- / — Homepage
- /create — Landing page for creating QR codes
- /pricing — Pricing plans comparison
- /features — Feature overview
- /features/explained — Detailed feature explanations
- /use-cases — Use case overview
- /free-qr-generator — Free QR code generator tool
- /faq — Frequently asked questions
- /signup — Create an account
- /login — Sign in
- /dashboard — User dashboard (authenticated)

### Insights (Blog)
- /insights — All articles
- /insights/best-qr-code-generator-for-restaurants
- /insights/how-to-edit-qr-code-after-printing
- /insights/dynamic-vs-static-qr-codes
- /insights/qr-codes-with-analytics-for-business

### Competitor Comparisons
- /compare — Comparison hub
- /compare/bitly-qr — QR-Hero vs Bitly QR
- /compare/scanova — QR-Hero vs Scanova
- /compare/flowcode — QR-Hero vs Flowcode

### QR Codes by Industry
- /qr-codes-for — Industry directory
- /qr-codes-for/restaurants
- /qr-codes-for/real-estate
- /qr-codes-for/healthcare
- /qr-codes-for/retail
- /qr-codes-for/hotels-hospitality
- /qr-codes-for/education
- /qr-codes-for/fitness-gyms
- /qr-codes-for/events-conferences
- /qr-codes-for/manufacturing
- /qr-codes-for/non-profits
- /qr-codes-for/beauty-salons
- /qr-codes-for/automotive
- /qr-codes-for/construction
- /qr-codes-for/tourism-travel
- /qr-codes-for/churches-religious
- /qr-codes-for/legal
- /qr-codes-for/logistics-shipping
- /qr-codes-for/museums-galleries
- /qr-codes-for/veterinary
- /qr-codes-for/weddings

### QR Code Use Cases
- /qr-code — Use case directory
- /qr-code/menu
- /qr-code/business-card
- /qr-code/wifi
- /qr-code/feedback-review
- /qr-code/social-media
- /qr-code/app-download
- /qr-code/product-packaging
- /qr-code/event-ticket
- /qr-code/portfolio
- /qr-code/coupon-discount
- /qr-code/video
- /qr-code/pdf-document
- /qr-code/appointment-booking
- /qr-code/location-maps
- /qr-code/survey-form
- /qr-code/payment

### Glossary
- /glossary — Glossary index
- /glossary/dynamic-qr-code
- /glossary/static-qr-code
- /glossary/qr-code-tracking
- /glossary/error-correction
- /glossary/qr-code-density
- /glossary/short-url
- /glossary/utm-parameters
- /glossary/deep-linking
- /glossary/geo-targeting
- /glossary/ab-testing
- /glossary/scan-rate
- /glossary/vcard-qr
- /glossary/wifi-qr
- /glossary/bulk-qr-generation
- /glossary/white-label-qr
- /glossary/qr-code-api
- /glossary/hreflang
- /glossary/structured-data
- /glossary/call-to-action
- /glossary/landing-page

### Integrations
- /integrations — Integrations directory
- /integrations/shopify
- /integrations/wordpress
- /integrations/canva
- /integrations/google-sheets
- /integrations/zapier
- /integrations/hubspot
- /integrations/mailchimp
- /integrations/slack
- /integrations/notion
- /integrations/google-analytics

### QR Codes by City
- /qr-codes-in — Location directory
- /qr-codes-in/new-york
- /qr-codes-in/london
- /qr-codes-in/tokyo
- /qr-codes-in/dubai
- /qr-codes-in/singapore
- /qr-codes-in/sydney
- /qr-codes-in/toronto
- /qr-codes-in/berlin
- /qr-codes-in/paris
- /qr-codes-in/mumbai
- /qr-codes-in/sao-paulo
- /qr-codes-in/seoul
- /qr-codes-in/amsterdam
- /qr-codes-in/mexico-city
- /qr-codes-in/lagos
- /qr-codes-in/sharjah
- /qr-codes-in/abu-dhabi
- /qr-codes-in/amman
- /qr-codes-in/riyadh
- /qr-codes-in/jeddah
- /qr-codes-in/kuwait-city
- /qr-codes-in/doha

### QR Code Examples
- /examples — Examples directory
- /examples/restaurant-menu-qr
- /examples/real-estate-qr
- /examples/product-packaging-qr
- /examples/event-marketing-qr
- /examples/business-card-qr
- /examples/retail-store-qr
- /examples/healthcare-qr
- /examples/hotel-hospitality-qr
- /examples/nonprofit-fundraising-qr
- /examples/education-qr

### Best Of (Reviews)
- /best — Reviews hub
- /best/best-qr-code-generators
- /best/best-dynamic-qr-tools
- /best/best-qr-analytics-platforms
- /best/best-qr-code-api-providers
- /best/best-bulk-qr-generators

### Legal & Other
- /terms — Terms of Service
- /privacy — Privacy Policy
- /sitemap — HTML Sitemap

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## Technical Details

- Built with React, TypeScript, Express.js, and PostgreSQL
- RESTful API architecture
- Stripe-powered subscription billing
- Session-based authentication with secure HTTP-only cookies
- Multi-language support (English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese)
- Schema.org structured data on all pages
- Mobile-responsive design

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## Contact

- Website: https://qr-hero.com
- Email: support@qr-hero.com