Best Practices5 min readMay 1, 2026By Alex Rivera
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7 Common QR Code Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

From printing too small to linking to a non-mobile page — these are the most common QR code mistakes.

Avoid printing errors

Common issues: low contrast between dots and backgrounds, tiny sizes (<2cm), missing quiet zones, and using static URLs for seasonal menus.

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Written by Alex Rivera

Technical Director & Product Designer

Alex Rivera is a software engineer and digital designer specializing in mobile identity, QR technology, and contactless workflows. He has spent over a decade building high-performance web applications and native tools.

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