đź‘Ś The difference between the two types of QR Codes in Xcurt:
On Xcurt, there are two main types of QR Codes: those generated automatically when you shorten a link—quick, practical, and already linked with access statistics—and those created with the QR Code Generator, which offer more customization options and can be used for different purposes such as Text, SMS, Wi-Fi, vCards, Events, Links, Email, contacts, or WhatsApp messages, among other options available on the platform.
đź”— 1. Automatically generated QR Code when shortening a link
Every time you create a short link on Xcurt (e.g., xcurt.com/mylink), the platform automatically generates a unique QR Code for that link.
This QR Code is directly tied to the shortened address.
It’s practical because you don’t need to configure anything: just shorten the link and the QR is ready.
It comes with the link’s access statistics (clicks + scans).
👉 Best use case: when you simply want to quickly turn a link into a QR Code and still track engagement metrics.
🎨 2. QR Code created with the QR Code Generator
On the Xcurt dashboard, there’s also a dedicated QR Code Generator tool.
With it, you can create QR Codes for:
External URLs (no need to shorten first).
Plain text.
Phone numbers.
WhatsApp (with pre-set message).
Wi-Fi (network + password).
Contact card (vCard).
Here, you have more customization options, such as colors, logos, and frame styles (in advanced plans).
⚠️ These QR Codes are not always tied to link statistics, unless you point them to a shortened link.
👉 Best use case: when you need a more flexible, personalized QR Code for purposes beyond short links.
⚖️ Main difference in summary:
Automatic QR Code from shortened link → practical, tied to the short link, always includes metrics.
QR Code Generator → more complete and versatile, allows customization and different QR types, but only includes statistics if it points to a Xcurt link.
đź“Š Comparison of QR Codes in Xcurt
| Feature | Automatic QR Code (when shortening link) | QR Code created with Generator |
|---|---|---|
| How it’s created | Generated automatically with any shortened link | Manually created in the “QR Code Generator” tool |
| Content | Always points to a short Xcurt link | Can point to a short link, external link, text, Wi-Fi, contact, WhatsApp, etc. |
| Statistics | ✅ Always integrated with link metrics (clicks + scans) | ❌ Only provides stats if pointing to a Xcurt link |
| Customization | Basic (ready-made image, PNG download) | Advanced (colors, styles, logo, formats like PNG/SVG) |
| Practicality | Very fast: shorten, and you instantly have a QR | Requires manual setup, but offers flexibility |
| Best for | Sharing short links in print and digital materials with tracking | Creating varied, customizable QRs for specific uses (events, Wi-Fi, business cards, promotions) |
âś… In summary:
If you want speed and metrics, use the automatic QR Code that comes with your shortened links.
If you want flexibility, customization, and other QR types, use the QR Code Generator.