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QR Code Marketing Statistics: Key Statistics for 2026

QR codes experienced a revival during the pandemic and have become a permanent bridge between physical and digital experiences. Their adoption is now firmly mainstream.

By ContentMation Team·Updated April 2026

Key Statistics

89 million US smartphone users scanned a QR code in 2024, up 35% from 2021

Source: eMarketer (2024)

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QR code interactions grew 433% between 2021 and 2024

Source: Bitly (2024)

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Restaurant menus are the #1 use case for QR codes, followed by product packaging

Source: Statista (2024)

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59% of consumers say QR codes will be a permanent part of using their phone

Source: Statista (2024)

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QR codes on product packaging increase engagement by 37%

Source: Blue Bite (2024)

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Key Takeaway

QR codes are a permanent and growing fixture in marketing, bridging offline and online experiences seamlessly. Product packaging and retail environments are the highest-value placements.

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