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Guide

QR Code Free

How to set up and style the QR Code widget in Elementor.

QR Code makes a QR code for a web address, this page, text, an email, a phone call, a text message, a Wi-Fi login or a contact card. Style the dots and corners, add a logo in the middle and a download button. The code is made in the visitor’s browser with no outside service.

Part of: Bright Addons (free).

Set it up

  1. Drag the QR Code widget onto the page.

  2. In Content, choose what The Code Opens and fill in its fields.

  3. Add a Caption and switch on Download Button if needed.

  4. In Look, choose Dots, Corner Squares and colors.

  5. Add a Logo in the Middle and set the Size.

  6. Scan the code with a phone to test it.

Content options

Content

Option What it does
The Code Opens A web address, this page, plain text, an email, a phone call, a text message, Wi-Fi login or contact card.
Web Address The address to open.
Text Plain text. Keep it short so the code stays easy to scan.
Email Address The email recipient.
Phone Number Number for a call or a text message.
Network Name Wi-Fi network name.
Security WPA, WEP or no password.
Password Wi-Fi password. Anyone who can see the page can read it.
Full Name Name on the contact card, with Company, Job Title, Phone, Email, Website and Address.
Caption Text under the code.
Download Button Adds a button to save the code.
File Type PNG or SVG.
Description for Screen Readers What the code does, for people who cannot see it.

Look

Option What it does
Dots Squares, rounded or circles.
Corner Squares Square, rounded or circle.
Code Color Color of the dots.
Corner Color Color of the three corner squares.
Background Keep strong contrast with the code color.
Logo in the Middle An image in the center of the code.
Error Correction Low to highest. Codes with a logo always use highest.
Quiet Border (dots) Empty space around the code.
Size Size of the code.
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Style options

These sections are in the Style tab.

  • Code Box

    padding, border, radius and shadow.

  • Caption

    color, typography and spacing.

  • Download Button

    typography, normal and hover colors, border, radius and padding.

Tips

  • Dark dots on a light background scan best; light codes on dark backgrounds fail on some phones.

  • This page uses the address of the page the widget is on, so one template can serve many pages.

  • Only share a Wi-Fi password for a guest network: it is visible to anyone who can see the page.

Questions and answers

Does it use an outside QR service?

No. The code is made in the visitor’s browser with a bundled library.

Will a code with a logo still scan?

Yes. Codes with a logo always use the highest error correction.

Can visitors download the code?

Yes. Switch on Download Button and choose PNG or SVG.

Need more help?

Check the troubleshooting guide, or contact support with the page address and what you expected to happen.

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