QR Codes on Product Packaging: Ideas That Sell
Add a QR code to product packaging for manuals, reorders, reviews and offers. Sizes, placement, and why packaging codes should be never-change.
5 min read · Updated November 4, 2026
A QR code on packaging connects a physical product to anything online: setup guides, reorders, reviews, recipes or a loyalty offer.
Ideas that work
- How-to videos and manuals.
- One-tap reorder link.
- 'Leave a review, get 10% off'.
- Ingredients, sourcing and allergen info.
- Warranty registration.
Size and placement
At least 2 cm, on a flat panel, away from seams and curves. Put a short label next to it: 'Scan for setup video'.
Static or never-change code?
A static code holds the link itself and is free forever, but it can't be changed after printing — a new link means a new code. A never-change code (Pro, $5/month or $49/year) points to a permanent getlinkly.app address, so you can change where it goes anytime, see how many people scanned it, and it keeps working even if you cancel. Packaging is printed in bulk and lasts for months, so a never-change code is almost always worth it — you can switch from a launch offer to a reorder page without new boxes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use one code on every product?
Yes, but separate codes per product show which items get scanned most.
Will it scan on curved bottles?
Keep it small relative to the curve, or place it on a flat label area.
What file should I send the printer?
An SVG. See /blog/qr-code-printing-guide.
Create your packaging QR code at /qr-code-generator.