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Should I use QR Code Generator?

QR Code Generator for URL, vCard, and more. Add logo, colors, frames, and download in high print quality. Get your free QR Codes now! - qr-code-generator.com

· 1 month ago

Only consider it if you specifically need Bitly-integrated dynamic codes and will watch your card statements closely. Everyone else should use a free generator like QR Code Monkey or Canva.

Confidence

High. Based on 22 public sources: Trustpilot, Reddit threads, comparison blogs, and vendor pages.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo direct user evidence in sources
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security postureNo vendor-specific findings in sources

Pricing

Not published in evidence

Starter

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
AdvancedNot published in evidence
ProfessionalNot published in evidence

Best for

  • Marketers printing branded QR codes
  • Teams already using Bitly links
  • Campaigns needing editable dynamic codes

Not for

  • One-off users needing a free static code
  • Anyone averse to surprise subscription charges
  • Small businesses wanting simple no-signup tools
  • Anyone unwilling to dispute charges later

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Users report being double billed after purchase

high

Trustpilot summary: users describe frustration with pricing

high

r/assholedesign thread warns about the site's ordering flow

high

Guess: dynamic codes likely stop redirecting if you cancel your subscription

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free static QR codes for URLs, vCards with logo, colors, frames
  • High print-quality downloads suit marketing materials
  • Dynamic QR codes available on paid plans
  • Backed by Bitly's established link-management platform

Cons

  • 1.3/5 Trustpilot rating across 9,314 reviews
  • Users report double billing
  • Multiple Reddit threads warn others not to use it
  • Flagged on r/assholedesign for its ordering practices

Sources & method

- 8 sources - No known vulnerabilities for this vendor in sources reviewed; listed CVEs target unrelated WordPress plugins.

official x1review x6security x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 1/5

    Rating

  • Not published in evidence

    Starting price

  • 8

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 1/5. 1.3/5 rating; users cite pricing frustration
  • Ease of use. No direct user evidence in sources
  • Feature depth: 3/5. URLs, vCards, logos, frames; dynamic on paid
  • Support quality: 1/5. Billing complaints dominate user reviews
  • Security posture. No vendor-specific findings in sources
  • 1.3/5 Trustpilot rating 9,314 reviews
  • Yes Free tier Static codes; paid plans for dynamic
  • 3 Paid plans Starter, Advanced, Professional
  • Bitly Owned by Sold as QRCG by Bitly

Pricing

Starter

Not published in evidence

  • Entry paid tier

Advanced

Not published in evidence

  • Mid tier

Professional

Not published in evidence

  • Top tier

Security

No known vulnerabilities for this vendor in sources reviewed; listed CVEs target unrelated WordPress plugins.

What users say

Overwhelmingly negative: a 1.3/5 Trustpilot score and multiple Reddit threads warning others away over billing practices.

“Don't order a QR Code from QR-code-generator.com.”
Reddit, r/assholedesign
“Do not use Qr-code-generator”
Reddit, r/graphic_design
“Do not use https://qr-code-generator.com/”
Reddit, r/qrcode
Full analysis

Based on 22 public sources: Trustpilot, Reddit threads, comparison blogs, and vendor pages.

1.3/5 on Trustpilot (9,314 reviews); Reddit warns of double billing. Free tools do this job without the traps.

Methodology

Based on 22 public sources: Trustpilot, Reddit threads, comparison blogs, and vendor pages.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. QRCG by Bitly Reviews - Trustpilot (1.3/5, 9,314 reviews)trustpilot.com
    review
  2. Don't order a QR Code from QR-code-generator.com - Reddit r/assholedesignreddit.com
    review
  3. Do not use Qr-code-generator - Reddit r/graphic_designreddit.com
    review
  4. Do not use https://qr-code-generator.com/ - Reddit r/qrcodereddit.com
    review
  5. QR Code Generator official site and pricing plansqr-code-generator.com
    official
  6. QRCG by Bitly Reviews - G2g2.com
    review
  7. We tried the 14 best dynamic QR generators on the market - Hovercodehovercode.com
    review
  8. QR Code Generator Security Rating - UpGuardupguard.com
    security

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