https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/updates-feb-2026 2026-03-12 08:46:04 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/CK87hdUMRx.png Gain a quick overview over GS1, learn more about our new API 2.0 and let us remind you of the possibilites of Geo-Location QR Codes. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/sunrise-2027-and-gs1-qr-codes 2026-03-27 09:52:59 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/l9HDLNBzPI.png Learn all about GS1 QR Codes, the Digital Product Passport (DPP), and how to make your products fit for the new 2D barcode era at the point of sale. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/updates-jan-2025 2026-02-03 17:02:00 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/QrSVh-SPOF.png Introducing QR Planet features: Mailchimp integrations, broken link monitoring, and real-time webhooks to automate, secure, and scale your QR Code campaigns. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/magenta-moments 2026-04-02 10:35:40 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/rg-SuSqOch.png Read our case study on the use of QR Codes at Magenta Telekom. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/updates-jan-2026-multilingual-qr-codes-salesforce-gs1 2026-01-19 16:23:26 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/R1-KJwO2kt.png Three updates to future-proof your QR strategy: multilingual content delivery, Salesforce syncing, and GS1-ready QR Codes for global reach. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-planet-is-leaving-x-twitter-and-is-now-on-bluesky 2025-12-17 14:55:36 https://tawk.link/5b44f2fc6d961556373d9652/kb/attachments/zBhOFR8ycn.png QR Planet is shutting down its X profile and is now active on Bluesky. Find out why we switched and where you can find us now. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-code-management-in-house-or-professional-saas-solution 2025-12-17 12:19:38 https://tawk.link/5b44f2fc6d961556373d9652/kb/attachments/R-4V77t6EG.png Develop your own QR Code system or use SaaS? We outline the costs, risks, and benefits of both options for businesses. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/updates-nov-2025 2025-11-15 21:41:02 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/2Htlbq05z2.png In this update, we’re focusing on tools that give you clearer insight into your performance and help you handle larger volumes with less manual effort. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-code-scanning-and-performance-reports 2025-11-27 21:39:57 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/ckVyOhVwf3.png We offer regular account activity reports. See your top-performing QR Codes and campaigns at a glance in your inbox and get AI-powered insights. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/case-study-gewista 2025-10-24 10:55:33 https://tawk.link/5b44f2fc6d961556373d9652/kb/attachments/P-Qi-C26OZ.png Read our case study on the use of QR Codes and digital business cards using Gewista as an example. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/updates-at-qr-planet 2025-10-16 16:17:15 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/AOetWzxgfH.png Discover how QR Planet integrations connect QR Codes with different services, let you create business cards with them and learn more about our Mass QR Generator. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/in-the-salzkammergut-with-just-one-scan-to-more-experience 2025-08-08 14:57:23 https://tawk.link/5b44f2fc6d961556373d9652/kb/attachments/MI_kloVE9T.png Use of QR Codes in tourism. Many tourism regions are increasingly relying on digital and interactive solutions to engage guests more actively at attractive locations and to advertise targeted offers in the region. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/how-noem-is-digitally-expanding-regional-ties-in-retail-with-qr-codes 2025-08-08 14:55:54 https://tawk.link/5b44f2fc6d961556373d9652/kb/attachments/DUMkXVfxJ7.png Case study about the use of QR Codes in retail using the example of NÖM AG. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/high-quality-designer-qr-codes-in-use-at-the-swica-healthcare-organization-from-switzerland 2026-01-05 23:02:09 https://tawk.link/5b44f2fc6d961556373d9652/kb/attachments/fWPZXK8hmL.png The health organization SWICA, one of the leading health and accident insurers in Switzerland, relies on designer QR Codes from QR Planet for its campaigns and communication measures. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/how-to-connect-to-our-qr-code-platform-with-sso 2025-08-29 16:55:45 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/RmjEM6KRIg.png This article will guide you how to connect your users with SSO to our plattform. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/hetzner-is-our-new-infrastructure-provider 2024-12-30 19:31:52 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/El7B83vd4o.jpg We are expanding our capabilities by partnering with Hetzner GmbH. This collaboration is set to launch on 1st of April, 2024. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/apple-wallet-digital-business-card 2025-11-28 11:35:31 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/CrCSmAzzQS.png Learn how to add and personalize your digital business card to Apple Wallet. This will make sharing your contact details even easier and more efficient. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/a-record-support-for-white-label-domain-is-discontinued-from-1st-of-january-2024 2023-12-07 16:36:31 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/GwfIYlWHOL.png For a continued access to the platform, please set up a CNAME-Record for the domain and remove the A-record. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/new-icons-for-social-networks 2023-08-03 18:02:21 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/Vvr0n92XKn.png We have added the following social media icons: Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Mastodon and Slack. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/set-the-primary-phone-number 2023-08-04 09:22:42 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/7Rmu5Uyrl7.png Determine under which phone number you would like to be primarily reachable for your visitors https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-codes-on-instruction-manuals 2023-12-01 22:48:34 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/aKjTGjWfp0.jpeg Add or replace your product instruction manuals with a QR Code. You will improve your customers' experience and save paper https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qrdby-becomes-qr-planet 2023-03-03 20:14:44 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/jzdCFsp7hG.png On the 21st of January 2023 qrd.by has been merged into the QR Planet family. Our QR Code platform is now available under the domain www.qrplanet.com https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/best-qr-code-scanner 2025-08-23 16:55:35 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/RpB9mXMnH2.jpg We recommend using the internal camera app on your smartphone. If the camera app doesn't read QR Codes, install the Denso Wave or Kaspersky QR Code Scanner. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-codes-on-power-poles-for-reliable-safety-management 2025-10-27 14:00:10 https://tawk.link/5b44f2fc6d961556373d9652/kb/attachments/CZ694FgOnQ.jpg Use QR Codes for quick help in case of emergency. An efficient safety concept from Austrian Power Grid. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-code-campaigns-in-the-german-market 2022-11-18 12:03:51 https://tawk.link/5b44f2fc6d961556373d9652/kb/attachments/t58oqTCMQo.jpg Movie trailers via QR Code in TV MEDIA, Hofer traces its products back to the origin with QR Codes, Iglo relies on QR Codes to make spinach taste better https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/6-qr-code-examples 2023-02-11 15:48:38 https://tawk.link/5b44f2fc6d961556373d9652/kb/attachments/XaUAh-F5p3.jpg Learn how to use QR Codes skillfully. QR Codes in magazines may redirect to movie trailers, app downloads, business cards and many more possibilities. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/through-the-paper-crisis-with-intelligent-qr-code-management 2023-03-03 19:40:38 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/P4xAFOcgII.png Replace your printed information material with QR Codes: An environmentally friendly and cheaper alternative https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/live-chat-qr-code 2023-02-12 23:56:27 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/WLYiVEVBTJ.jpeg Technology has boosted efficiency and automatization processes for the last 10 years like it has never happened before. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/google-review-qr-code 2023-02-12 23:32:38 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/UAzdTsaXcs.jpg Learn how to create a Google review QR Code. Increase your online reputation with Google reviews. Created quickly & easy to share. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-code-restaurant-bar-pub-and-hotel 2024-09-24 21:15:53 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/l_42pGriPQ.jpg Use QR Codes for digital menus, give away 1-time redeemable vouchers, ask for online reviews, link to lifestyle content, connect to delivery services. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/powerpoint-qr-code 2023-03-03 13:26:14 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/lGE4nASUag.png If you are speaking on a conference and you have reached the end of your presentation you can easily share your documents with your audience, using a PowerPoint QR Code. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/hotel-qr-code 2025-06-17 18:53:53 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/8dCpkTKgEJ.jpg Your guests may scan QR Codes for guest registration, check-in. QR Codes enable instant messaging with reception, allow to send a review or get a digital menu. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/public-transport-tickets-via-qr-code 2023-02-24 12:14:59 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/sg7K4Dwtlt.png The Wiener Linien go digital and offer the option of using a QR Code to buy tickets via an app, view timetables and avoid waiting at the ticket machine. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-code-fails 2023-02-28 11:38:21 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/GQcMKW1daL.jpg We want to give you a clue on how not to use QR Codes and avoid wasting your budget on senseless activities like pulling a QR Code poster with an airplane. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/ux-updates-march-2020 2024-09-12 15:25:27 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/wnIQmczxij.jpg Changelog – March: Inline edit · Folders management · Archive · Tag system via API · Mass and group management · Media section https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-code-trends 2023-03-07 14:13:44 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/EFn6apVxFr.png Since reading QR Codes has been possible with every smartphone, there have been a multitude of trends such as digital vouchers or geo-targeted QR Codes. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/digital-invoice-with-qr-code-gas-station 2022-10-21 15:09:22 https://tawk.link/5b44f2fc6d961556373d9652/kb/attachments/gFEntn8Iv5.png Some gas stations offer to create the invoice online. A QR Code, which you can scan after refueling, leads you to the digital invoice. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-codes-in-pokemon-sun-moon-nintendo-ds 2023-02-26 03:20:44 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/4lJRJWI27T.png The Pokemon Sun Moon game for Nintendo DS has introduced the ability to activate characters in the game via QR Codes https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/alibabacom-recommends-using-a-qr-code-as-login-system 2023-02-24 18:33:11 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/_JGULUyzab.png The largest ecommerce in the world, alibaba.com, uses QR Codes a login system for their users. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/capture-the-qr-code-and-we-will-call-you-back 2025-11-25 08:44:16 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/B6vJvEcKA7.png Thanks to a friend of mine, we received today a case of innovative application of QR Codes at the Hospital de Sant Pau in Barcelona https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/twitter-app-creates-your-qr-code 2023-03-01 13:36:16 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/TzG4gKVw4v.png Twitter has incorporated in their last App update the option to generate a QR Code to access your account. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-codes-go-to-school 2023-02-26 02:03:22 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/2CvhjUQSWI.png Industries with less resources often depend on the passion, dedication and imagination of their professionals. The case of education is unfortunately a perfect example. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/invite-to-a-whatsapp-group-with-a-qr-code 2023-02-26 02:57:58 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/wtbm1ty9do.png Next version of Whatsapp will allow you to invite users, friends or customer to a group via a link or a QR Code https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/late-night-with-stephen-colbert-shows-a-qr-code-on-tv 2023-03-01 17:03:46 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/PWByvETWQh.png We recently saw Stpehen Colbert showing a QR linking to his tumbler account https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/whatsapp-on-your-pc-by-capturing-a-qr-code 2023-02-26 18:10:48 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/5o0G8Niw2T.png This is yet another example of how useful, simple and secure QR Codes can be for pairing devices and systems https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/activating-my-google-glass-with-a-qr-code 2023-02-26 18:55:08 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/LSijCCbZmM.png Here we paste the screenshots of the activation process of the Google Glass. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/a-human-qr-code-reader 2023-03-30 12:39:42 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/ZH-QG_97MI.png One of the challenges in the TV Show “Incredibles” Antena 3 (Spain) was set by a human that can interpret QR Codes at a glance. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/the-world-s-largest-qr-code 2023-03-24 09:38:38 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/QPnDspk9_q.png The world's largest QR Code so far and the making of. With more than 1300 plates it was built in Toronto https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-interview-nieves-franco-arsys 2023-03-01 17:19:38 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/P58CA--_1X.png The QR-Interviews series, quick response interviews, continues and today we present the case of arsys.es and its brave bet on QR Codes https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-code-interview-david-monreal-infojobs 2023-03-01 18:49:49 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/FKlCjv6Asl.png Within the QR-Interviews series, today we present the case of infojobs.net and its brave bet on QR Codes https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-interview-pablo-porcioles-edreams 2023-03-02 00:29:35 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/kN-m1Ai8hW.png Today we start a series of QR-Interviews, quick response interviews, with communication professionals whose organizations have already started using QR Codes https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/conversions-new-metrics-and-kpi-in-qr-code-campaigns 2023-03-01 21:19:42 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/huJ9v2yNSB.png Metrics and success indicators around the typical conversion funnel to measure the effectiveness of an action using QR Codes https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-codes-are-not-a-fad 2023-02-27 00:30:50 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/hNn5H9uy-8.png It has been more than 4 years since we published this blog and we have answered many times the same questions in different areas and forums. Today we dedicate the post to the doomsayers https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/more-qr-codes-in-la-vanguardia 2023-02-27 19:03:11 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/72EBt_SD2k.png Today's innovative column by Jaime Serra is titled Quick Repsonse https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/tesco-disruptive-innovation-with-qr-codes 2023-03-24 19:10:21 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/z8OYU1yizR.png Today we show one of the most radically innovative uses of QR Codes. The following video shows the operation of Tesco's new campaign. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-codes-in-telefonica-campaign 2023-02-28 14:20:37 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/GyY6gsqJkG.png We see in a phone booth a movistar imagenio campaign that uses QR Codes to access a promotion. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/creative-cv-talking-qr 2023-03-24 10:03:26 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/-vwe2yD2Wj.png Victor Petit publishes his CV in a vimeo video and although it seems unbelievable, he is looking for a job. We won't explain more, you have to watch it https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-codes-in-buenafuente 2023-03-24 23:03:48 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/PtXmRxGPoj.png It's official, QRs are cool. Yesterday on Buenafuente, Berto and Ana Morgade took out and drank from a mug with QR Codes https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/vichy-opis-with-qr-codes 2023-02-28 17:57:39 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/_cpsePK_Qm.png We are seeing lately in Barcelona the Liftactiv de Vichy campaign in bus stops and other OPIs. It is BY FAR the best campaign we haver seen in Spain. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/infojobs-puts-qr-codes-to-the-test 2023-02-28 17:33:31 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/Mx9jov51ub.png Infojobs, the leading job portal in Spain wanted to experiment with the use of QR Codes. Today this product is released in its beta version https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/another-project-with-apli 2023-03-01 13:55:38 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/HJWvy1jaby.png APLI offers the ability to customize business cards and badge cards for exhibitions, conferences, etc. including a QR Code with the contact information. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/apli-goes-for-qr-in-spain 2023-02-28 12:16:03 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/gwzg5LGzPS.png APLI has included a QR Code linking to a demo-video in one of the APLI products (mailng-express labels) so consumers can watch in for instructional purposes https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/qr-codes-in-education 2023-03-01 13:59:07 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/cs9s8axbIq.png We decided to write a post about this topic commenting some of the best and most curious proposals about qrcodes pedagogical possibilities. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/conference-in-alicante-qr-codes 2023-02-27 16:52:51 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/9Luz5P7gxy.png Last January 9 we went to Alicante to give a lecture on QR Codes at the CAMON center for new technologies https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/datamatrix-vs-qr-code 2023-03-01 13:19:15 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/dmWaVcchIQ.png In this post you will find a summarized comparison between QR Codes and Datamatrix codes. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/comparing-2d-codes 2023-03-01 13:53:20 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/3miFKeOR_-.png This post addresses the most relevant information about the main 2D barcodes (QR Code, Datamatrix, Shotcode, EZCODE, and IR) and its pros and cons. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/first-qr-code-in-a-newpaper 2023-02-28 11:22:30 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/z1a3leSJk9.png Yes, we have published the first QR Code in Spain. We wanted to be the first ones and we wanted you to discover them with us. https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/edible-qr-codes 2023-03-01 11:38:41 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/qV-BHJsyer.png Japanese company Hertz has launched its service/product https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/first-giant-qr-code-in-london 2023-03-24 17:13:09 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/nqWbhC2qDR.png One of the first giant QR Codes is placed in London to promote the DVD 28 weeks later https://qrplanet.com/blog/article/1st-post 2023-02-28 11:23:55 https://tawk.link/5b4352bb6d961556373d88d0/kb/attachments/eutSz06S3G.png We activated this blog yesterday and here we go with our 1st post. We believe that QR Code boom is soon to come