Question 1

What is a looping QR code?

Accepted Answer

A looping QR code is a single printed QR code that automatically shows different content at different times. QRLooper calls this a dynamic QR experience. You define stages, such as Before, Live, and After, each with its own destination URL. The code detects the current time and serves the matching stage to whoever scans it. One printed code can work across the full lifecycle of an event, product launch, or service period without ever needing to be reprinted.

Question 2

How is QRLooper different from a dynamic QR code generator?

Accepted Answer

Standard dynamic QR code tools let you update a single destination URL after printing. QRLooper goes further by letting you schedule multiple destinations across a time-based sequence. Instead of manually updating the destination before your event starts and again after it ends, QRLooper switches stages automatically based on the schedule you set. This means the code handles pre-event, live, and post-event content on its own, with no manual intervention required.

Question 3

Can one QR code show different pages at different times?

Accepted Answer

Yes. That is the core feature of QRLooper. A single QR code can show a registration page before your event, a live schedule or menu during your event, and a thank-you or recap page after your event ends. Each stage is assigned a time window, and QRLooper switches between them automatically. You print the code once and it serves the right content at the right time throughout the entire lifecycle.

Question 4

Can I update a QR code after printing it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Because QRLooper QR codes point to a redirect layer rather than a final URL, you can update destinations or adjust time windows at any time without reprinting. Changes take effect immediately. This is useful when plans change last-minute, such as a venue update or schedule shift, because every printed copy of the code reflects the update instantly.

Question 5

How do scheduled QR codes work?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled QR codes work by storing a time-based routing plan rather than a single fixed URL. When someone scans the code, QRLooper checks the current date and time against your schedule, identifies the active stage, and redirects the scanner to the correct destination for that stage. You configure the schedule once when creating the experience, and QRLooper handles all routing automatically from that point forward.

Question 6

Can I use QRLooper for restaurant menus?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Restaurants use QRLooper to serve different menus at different times of day without reprinting table cards or signage. A single QR code can show your breakfast menu in the morning, switch to your lunch menu at midday, display your dinner menu in the evening, and activate a happy hour specials page during your promotion window. The transitions happen automatically based on the time windows you configure.

Question 7

Can I use QRLooper for events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. QRLooper is well suited for conferences, trade shows, festivals, weddings, and corporate events. You can set up a pre-event stage that shows registration or countdown information, a live stage that shows schedules, maps, or session links, and a post-event stage that shows recordings, photos, or follow-up resources. The code transitions through all three stages automatically without any staff intervention on the day.

Question 8

Does QRLooper track QR code scans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. QRLooper records scan analytics for every experience. You can see total scan counts, scan distribution across stages, and repeat scanner activity. Analytics help you understand how audiences engage with your QR code across the full lifecycle of your campaign. Pro and Scale plan users get access to more detailed analytics and lead capture data.

Question 9

Do QR codes expire?

Accepted Answer

QRLooper QR codes do not expire by default. The physical QR pattern remains valid indefinitely. However, if you set an end date on your final stage, scans after that date will reach an expired state. We recommend always defining a long-running after stage so that late scans still reach useful content. You can extend or reactivate any experience from your dashboard at any time.

Question 10

What is the best QR code option for changing campaigns over time?

Accepted Answer

QRLooper is the best option when you need a single QR code to serve different content across multiple defined time periods. If you only need to update a destination once and keep it static afterward, a basic dynamic QR tool may be sufficient. But for campaigns with distinct phases, such as pre-launch, launch, and post-launch, or events with before, during, and after stages, QRLooper provides the scheduling, automatic switching, and lifecycle management that standard dynamic QR tools do not offer.

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