Do QR codes expire?
A printed QR code never expires. A dynamic QR code is a short link, and the company that runs the link can switch it off. Here is what some popular services say about that, in their own words, with links.
Last verified: 2026-11-08. Services change their terms, so check the linked page before you decide. Found a mistake? Send a correction to corrections@www.scnly.co and we will fix it.
| Service | What its own page says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| QR Tiger | After a paid plan expires or is cancelled, existing dynamic codes stop working and can't be edited or tracked. | QR Tiger help |
| QR Code Generator Pro | Dynamic codes made in the free trial expire when the trial ends. Upgrading brings them back. | Support article |
| The QR Code Generator | When a subscription or trial expires, the dynamic codes are deactivated and can be reactivated. | Docs |
| Bitly | Standard bit.ly links keep working after a downgrade, but links on a custom domain stop if the plan no longer includes it. The article doesn't cover QR codes. | Bitly support |
What we do differently
scnly keeps your codes redirecting for 60 days after your paid period ends, then pauses them. Nothing is deleted for 12 months.