Dynamic QR Code Stickers
Print once. Update forever.
Dynamic QR code stickers let you change where a printed code points without replacing the sticker itself.
Each code can be managed through the Xcan.it dashboard, giving you ongoing control over URLs, files, videos, forms and other digital destinations after the stickers have been deployed.
What is a dynamic QR code?
A dynamic QR code contains a managed short URL rather than the final destination itself. The printed code stays the same, but the destination behind it can be updated later through a dashboard.
That means a sticker already attached to a product, asset, sign, door or piece of equipment can continue being used even when the information it needs to open changes.
How do I manage dynamic QR codes?
Dynamic QR codes are managed through the Xcan.it dashboard. Each code can be identified and updated individually, allowing you to change where it points without replacing the printed sticker.
This makes it easy to manage changing URLs, documents, videos, forms and other digital destinations from one central dashboard.
Start a Free TrialStatic QR codes are fixed. Dynamic QR codes stay useful.
A static QR code is permanently tied to the information encoded into it. If a web page moves, a campaign ends or a document changes, the printed code may become outdated.
Dynamic QR codes solve that problem by separating the printed code from the final destination.
Instead of reprinting and replacing stickers, you can update the destination behind the code and keep using the same physical label.
Dynamic QR codes are useful when
- URLs may change
- Documents need replacing
- Campaigns change over time
- Assets remain in service for years
- Instructions need updating
- Different teams manage destinations
- Large deployments need central control
- Reprinting would be expensive or disruptive
One printed code. A destination you can change.
The physical QR code stays in place while Xcan.it manages what happens after it is scanned.
We create the codes
Dynamic QR codes are generated and linked to your Xcan.it dashboard.
We print the stickers
Choose the size, material, branding and quantity required for the project.
You deploy them
Apply the stickers to products, assets, signage, doors or other locations.
You control the destination
Update the final link whenever needed without replacing the printed code.
Manage your dynamic QR codes from one dashboard
Xcan.it provides the management layer behind the printed dynamic QR codes.
Codes can be identified individually, and their destinations can be updated without changing the physical sticker.
This makes it practical to manage larger deployments where hundreds or thousands of codes may remain in use for long periods of time.
Flat subscription for unlimited dynamic QR codes and unlimited redirections.
Where dynamic QR code stickers make sense
Dynamic QR codes are most valuable where the physical label will remain in place longer than the digital information behind it.
Product Packaging
Update instructions, videos, safety information, promotions or product content without changing the printed packaging label.
Facilities & Compliance
Connect assets, fire doors, equipment and locations to information that may need updating over time.
Marketing & Promotions
Reuse the same printed code across different campaigns, offers and landing pages.
Events & Venues
Change schedules, booking links, information pages or event content without replacing signage.
Tourism & Attractions
Keep visitor information, audio guides and digital content current over time.
Assets & Equipment
Maintain long-life QR labels while the records, instructions or documentation behind them continue to evolve.
Dynamic QR codes still need the right physical label
The digital destination may be flexible, but the printed sticker still needs to survive the environment where it is installed.
We can produce dynamic QR code stickers in bespoke sizes and on materials suitable for indoor, outdoor and more demanding applications.
Branding, logos, visible reference numbers and matching human-readable identifiers can also be incorporated into the finished artwork.
Static QR code or dynamic QR code?
Static QR Codes
Best when the destination is unlikely to change and there is no need for ongoing management.
Suitable for:Permanent web pages, fixed information and straightforward low-maintenance applications.
Dynamic QR Codes
Best when destinations may change or when the printed code needs to remain useful for a long period.
Suitable for:Assets, campaigns, compliance information, long-life signage and larger managed deployments.
Want to know what happens after the code is deployed?
Dynamic QR technology can also support QR code tracking, scan data and QR code analytics.
If understanding scan activity is important, our dedicated QR Code Tracking & Scan Data page explains how individual codes can be monitored and analysed.
Explore QR Code Tracking & Scan DataDynamic QR Code FAQs
What is the difference between a static and dynamic QR code?
A static QR code contains fixed information that cannot be changed after printing. A dynamic QR code points through a managed redirect, allowing the final destination to be changed later.
Can I change a dynamic QR code after it has been printed?
Yes. The printed QR code remains the same while the destination behind it is updated through the Xcan.it dashboard.
Do I need technical skills to manage dynamic QR codes?
No. If you are comfortable copying and pasting a web address, the basic destination-management process is straightforward.
How much does the Xcan.it dashboard cost?
The current dashboard subscription is £9.95 per month for unlimited dynamic QR codes and unlimited redirections.
Is there a limit to how many dynamic QR codes I can use?
The current Xcan.it subscription supports unlimited dynamic QR codes and unlimited redirections under the flat monthly subscription.
Can every sticker have its own unique dynamic QR code?
Yes. Individual stickers can contain unique dynamic codes and matching printed references where required.
Can dynamic QR codes be branded?
Yes. Logos, colours, frames, reference numbers and bespoke sticker layouts can be incorporated while maintaining reliable scanning.
Can dynamic QR code stickers be used outdoors?
Yes. We can produce them on outdoor-suitable materials with appropriate adhesives and protective finishes.
Can dynamic QR codes be tracked?
Yes. Dynamic QR codes can support scan tracking and QR code analytics where that capability is enabled within the management system.
What can a dynamic QR code link to?
Dynamic QR codes can direct users to webpages, PDFs, forms, videos, booking pages, instructions, product information and many other online destinations.
Need QR codes that can change after printing?
Tell us what the codes will be used for, how many you need and where the stickers will be installed. We can help establish the right dynamic setup, material and print specification.
