How to Make a QR Code for Google Reviews (Free)
The easiest way to get more Google reviews is to remove the friction: a QR code customers scan to land straight on your review form, while they're still with you. This guide shows you how to make that QR code for free, where to put it, and how to make sure it never stops working.
Quick answer
To make a QR code for Google reviews: (1) get your Google review link from your Google Business Profile (“Ask for reviews” → copy link, or use your Place ID), (2) paste that link into a QR code generator, (3) download the QR as PNG or SVG, and (4) print it on receipts, table tents, cards or the counter. Keep it a static QR so it never expires — OneSol's free generator at onesol.io/qr-code-generator makes one with no signup.
1. Get your Google review link
Sign in to your Google Business Profile, open the “Ask for reviews” or “Get more reviews” option and copy the short review link it gives you. That link opens your business's review box directly, so customers can rate you in a couple of taps.
2. Turn the link into a QR code
Paste your review link into a QR code generator. The code renders instantly. Choose a static code so the link is baked into the pattern and the QR keeps working forever — you don't want your review code dying because a third-party redirect got switched off.
3. Make it look inviting
Add a short prompt like “Loved it? Leave us a review” with a star or two, and keep strong contrast so it scans easily. You can colour it to match your brand as long as the dark-on-light contrast stays strong.
4. Put it where customers are happiest
The best moment is right after a good experience: on the receipt, a table tent, the counter, a thank-you card in the box, or a sticker by the exit. Download a high-resolution PNG or SVG so it prints crisp at any size, and test-scan it first.
FAQ
Is a Google review QR code free?
Yes. Your Google review link is free from your Business Profile, and you can turn it into a QR code for free with no signup or watermark. Download it and print as many copies as you like — a static QR isn't metered, so there's no scan limit.
Will the review QR code expire?
Not if it's static — your review link is encoded directly in the pattern, so it works forever. Avoid free tools that only make dynamic (redirect-based) review codes, because those can stop working or get paywalled and take your printed signs down with them.
Does scanning take customers straight to the review box?
Yes — if you use the review link from your Google Business Profile, scanning opens your business's rating and review box directly, so customers don't have to search for you first. Fewer steps means more completed reviews.
Can I use one QR code across all my locations?
Each location has its own Google review link, so make a separate QR code per location. Name and store each image clearly so you print the right code at the right place.