What is a static QR?
It is a picture with the full address inside. Once printed, that address is fixed, like a business card. If the page disappears, you must print again. Scanning it does not create analytics by itself; a visit is counted only if the destination page records it. It suits information that stays the same, such as home Wi-Fi details or a manual.
What is a dynamic QR?
It points to a short address, which sends visitors to the final page. Think of it as a detour sign: you can change the destination without changing the sign. It works while the short address and service remain active. The service may count visits by time or area, depending on its settings. One visit is not always one person: bots and previews can count too. If you first need to know what is a QR code, read The QR standard: why phones read the same code.
Which one should you choose?
Use dynamic when the destination changes: a restaurant menu, event tickets, or a seasonal offer. Use static when the information should stay fixed and you do not want to depend on a service. Before subscribing, ask who controls the short address, whether you can change destinations, export your data, and what happens if you cancel. Check that the page uses HTTPS and what data it collects. The QR code cannot tell you whether you made a sale; measure sales in your shop.
What do people ask about static and dynamic QR codes?
Static or dynamic QR for a restaurant?
Choose dynamic if the menu changes. You can update it without reprinting the signs on the tables.
Does a QR code count how many people scanned it?
It counts visits, not exact people. Bots and repeated scans can count too.
Can I change the destination of a printed QR code?
Only if it is dynamic and the service is still active. A static code needs a new print.