Linktree QR Code: How to Get It, Print It and Use It
Download your Linktree QR code as a PNG or SVG, know which plans can customize it, and print a link in bio QR code that scans every time.
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Every Linktree comes with its own QR code, on every plan including Free. Go to My Linktree, select Edit, then Share, then My Linktree QR code, and download it as a PNG or SVG. Changing its color or adding your own logo needs a paid plan.
Download your Linktree QR code
These are the steps from Linktree's help center:
- Open My Linktree and select Edit.
- Select Share.
- Select My Linktree QR code.
- Choose PNG or SVG to download the file.
People scan it with their phone's camera or a QR code reader and land straight on your Linktree.
Pick the format for where it's going:
| Format | Use it for |
|---|---|
| SVG | Anything printed: posters, menus, packaging, large signs. It scales to any size without going blurry. |
| PNG | Screens, email signatures, social posts, quick drafts in Canva or similar. |
One useful detail: the code points to a unique URL, not your username. If you change your Linktree username later, codes you already printed keep working and you don't need to download new ones.
Customizing it needs a paid plan
The plain code is free. Customizing is not. In the same My Linktree QR code screen, select Customize to:
- Change the color, from the color picker or by entering a HEX code.
- Turn on Hide the Linktree logo.
- Select Add your own logo to put your own image in the middle.
Linktree's help center lists customization on the Pro and Premium plans. Its pricing page shows QR code customization from Starter up, with hiding the Linktree logo on Pro and Premium only, so check what your plan shows before you upgrade just for this.
| Plan | Price (billed monthly) | QR code | Customize | Scan counts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Yes | No | No |
| Starter | $8 a month ($6 billed annually) | Yes | Pricing page says yes | Yes |
| Pro | $15 a month ($12 billed annually) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Premium | $35 a month ($30 billed annually) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Scan counts live in the Audience section of Insights, on Starter, Pro and Premium. For a full look at what the free plan leaves out, see is Linktree free.
Print it so it scans the first time
Most scanning problems come from the same few mistakes, and all of them are cheap to fix before printing and expensive after.
Size it for the distance. A good rule of thumb is 10 to 1: the distance someone scans from is about ten times the width of the code. QR Planet recommends at least 20 x 20 mm (about 0.8 inch) for a code scanned from roughly 20 cm, so treat that as the floor for business cards and labels. A poster read from 2 meters away needs a code about 20 cm wide.
| Where it goes | Typical scan distance | Code width, at least |
|---|---|---|
| Business card, product label | 20 cm | 2 cm (0.8 in) |
| Table card, menu, packaging | 30 to 50 cm | 3 to 5 cm |
| Shop window, poster | 1 to 2 m | 10 to 20 cm |
Leave the quiet zone empty. A QR code needs a clear margin on all four sides, four modules wide (a module is one of the small squares in the code). Don't let text, borders or a busy background creep into that space.
Keep the contrast high. Linktree's own advice is to make the code darker than its background. Dark code on a light background is the safe choice. Avoid two similar shades.
Go easy on logos. Extra design in the middle makes codes harder to read. If you add a logo, keep it small.
Use the SVG for print. Stretching a small PNG makes the edges soft, and soft edges scan badly.
Test before you print the run. Scan the proof with a couple of different phones, in the light where it will actually hang. Linktree says the same: test with your phone before printing.
Where to put your link in bio QR code
Put it anywhere people stand still for a few seconds with a phone in hand:
- The counter or till. Next to the card reader, where people wait anyway.
- Packaging and inserts. A small card in the bag or box that leads to reorders, care instructions or your socials.
- Table cards and menus in a cafe.
- Posters and flyers for events, gigs and pop ups.
- Business cards, so one scan gives people everything instead of a single website.
- Merch, mugs, books and email signatures, all of which Linktree suggests too.
If you're thinking of Instagram specifically, you may want your profile code rather than a link page. Our guide to the Instagram account QR code covers Instagram's own code, and Linktree for Instagram covers setting up the page those scans land on.
Why a link page QR code beats a single link
You could make a QR code that points straight at your website or one product. The trouble is that a printed code is permanent and your links are not. When the sale ends, the menu changes or you move shops, a single-link code points at the wrong place, and the only fix is reprinting.
A code that points to your link page doesn't have that problem. The address on the code stays the same and you change what's on the page whenever you like: swap this month's offer to the top, add the new event, remove the sold out product. The code on 500 printed cards keeps working the whole time. Linktree applies the same idea to usernames: its codes use a unique URL, so they keep working even if you rename your page.
That's also why the page itself matters. A scan from a counter lands on a phone, so put the one thing you want people to do at the top.
A free QR code with Olaa
If you're comparing tools, Olaa includes a QR code on the free plan, for your page at olaa.im/yourname. The free plan also gives you unlimited links and 7 days of analytics on your page's visits.
Olaa Pro ($8 a month or $72 a year) adds scheduled links, so the page can switch to next week's offer on its own while the printed code stays the same, plus 30 and 90 day analytics and up to 10 pages. See everything that's included on the features page, or compare other options in our roundup of Linktree alternatives.
FAQ
Is the Linktree QR code free?
Yes. Linktree's pricing page lists the QR code on every plan, including Free. Customizing the color or adding your own logo needs a paid plan, and scan counts start on Starter.
Where is the QR code in Linktree?
Open My Linktree, select Edit, then Share, then My Linktree QR code. From there you can download it as a PNG or SVG, or select Customize on a paid plan.
Will my Linktree QR code stop working if I change my username?
No. Linktree's QR codes point to a unique URL, not your username, so codes you have already printed keep working after a username change.
How big should I print a QR code?
Use the 10 to 1 rule: the code should be about a tenth of the scanning distance. For something held in the hand, like a business card, print it at least 2 x 2 cm (about 0.8 inch), and leave a clear margin around it.
Why won't my QR code scan?
The usual causes are a code printed too small, a crowded or missing margin, low contrast between the code and its background, or a large logo in the middle. Print a test copy, scan it with more than one phone, and fix those before printing the full run.
