Free Google Review QR Code Generator
Turn your Google review link into a print-ready QR code in seconds. Customers scan, tap the stars and leave a review, with no searching for your business. Built for UK cafés, salons, trades and shops.
Create your Google review QR code
Everything runs in your browser. Your link and business name are never sent to or stored by The Growth Brothers.
What is a Google review QR code? It is a scannable code that opens the "write a review" box on your Google Business Profile. Customers point their phone camera at it, choose a star rating and post a review in a few taps, without having to search for your business. It is the simplest way to turn happy customers into public Google reviews.
Three steps to a review QR code you can print today
Copy your review link
Grab the "Ask for reviews" link from your Google Business Profile, or paste your Place ID.
Pick a template
Table card, A5 poster, van sticker, receipt sticker, business card or just the code on its own.
Download and print
Save a high-resolution PNG or SVG for your printer, or print a ready-to-cut A4 sheet at home.
How to find your Google review link
Your review link is a short web address that Google creates for your Business Profile. It usually looks like https://g.page/r/ followed by a code and /review. You need to be signed in to the Google account that manages your profile to see it.
On a computer (Google Search)
- Sign in to the Google account that manages your Business Profile.
- Search Google for your exact business name. Your profile management panel appears at the top.
- Click Ask for reviews (on some accounts it is labelled Get more reviews).
- Copy the link and paste it into the box above.
On your phone (Google Maps app)
- Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture, then Your Business Profiles.
- Select your business and look for Ask for reviews (it can sit under the Customers or Reviews tab).
- Tap Copy link or share it to yourself, then paste it above.
Don't manage the profile yourself?
You can still build a review link from your business's Place ID, a unique code Google gives every listing. Search for "Google Place ID Finder", look up your business, copy the ID (it usually starts with ChIJ) and paste it straight into the tool. We'll turn it into a working review link for you.
If your profile has not been claimed yet, it is worth claiming it at business.google.com before you print anything. An unclaimed profile is one of the most common reasons local businesses miss out on Google Maps enquiries.
Where UK businesses use review QR codes
The best spot is wherever a customer is at their happiest, with a phone in their hand and a minute to spare.
Cafés & restaurants
Table cards, bill folders and the counter by the till. Ask when the plates are cleared, not when the bill lands.
Salons & barbers
A card at each mirror or on the reception desk, so clients can review while they are admiring the result.
Plumbers, electricians & trades
Van stickers, invoices and a business card left on completion of the job, while the problem you fixed is still fresh.
Shops & retail
Receipt stickers, carrier bags and packing slips for online orders.
Garages & MOT centres
Key tags, invoices and the waiting area, where customers already have their phones out.
B&Bs & holiday lets
The welcome folder and a checkout card, so guests can review before they forget the details.
Why Google reviews matter for local SEO and AI search
Google says the number of reviews you have and your average score both feed into how prominently your business appears in local results, including the Google Maps "local pack" that sits above the normal search listings. More recent, genuine reviews give you a better chance of showing up when someone nearby searches for what you do.
Reviews also shape how AI tools talk about you. ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews increasingly lean on ratings and review content when someone asks for a recommended local business. A steady flow of detailed reviews gives those tools more to cite.
And they still do the old-fashioned job. A strong, recent rating is often what tips a customer into calling you instead of the next result.
How to get more Google reviews (and stay within the rules)
Do
- Ask in person, then show the code. A friendly "would you mind leaving us a quick review?" works far better than a card on its own.
- Ask at the right moment, straight after a job well done or a great meal.
- Make it effortless. Use the QR code on site, and the same link in follow-up texts and emails.
- Reply to every review, good and bad. It shows future customers you care and keeps the profile active.
Don't
- Offer incentives. Google's policies do not allow discounts, freebies or prize draws in exchange for reviews.
- Only ask happy customers. Filtering who gets asked, often called "review gating", is against Google's policies.
- Write, buy or swap reviews. In the UK, fake reviews and concealed incentivised reviews are banned under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, enforced by the Competition and Markets Authority.
What size should a review QR code be?
A simple rule of thumb: make the code about one tenth of the distance people will scan it from. Always leave a clear white border around it and test a printed copy with a couple of different phones before ordering in bulk.
| Where it goes | Minimum code width | Template |
|---|---|---|
| Receipts, bags, business cards | 2.5cm | Receipt sticker, Business card |
| Tables and counters | 4 to 6cm | Table card |
| Walls and windows | 8 to 10cm | A5 poster |
| Vans read from 2m away | About 20cm | Van / window sticker, printed large |
For professional printing, download the SVG. It is a vector file, so it stays pin-sharp at any size, from a sticker to a van door.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Google review QR code generator free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no email gate and no watermark. Download as many QR codes and templates as you need.
Will my Google review QR code expire?
No. These are static QR codes, so the link is built into the code itself and nothing depends on our servers. It will keep working for as long as your Google Business Profile review link is valid.
How do I find my Google review link?
Sign in to the Google account that manages your Business Profile, search for your business name on Google or open it in Google Maps, then choose Ask for reviews (sometimes shown as Get more reviews) and copy the link. It usually looks like https://g.page/r/ followed by a code and /review.
What size should I print a review QR code?
Print the code itself at least 2.5cm wide for close-up scanning, such as on a receipt or business card. For tables and counters aim for 4 to 6cm, and for posters or van signage use roughly one tenth of the distance people will scan from, so about 20cm for a code read from 2 metres away.
Is it against Google's rules to ask customers for reviews?
No, asking for reviews is fine and Google encourages it. What is not allowed is offering incentives such as discounts in exchange for reviews, only asking customers you expect to be happy, or posting fake reviews. In the UK, fake reviews and concealed incentivised reviews are also banned under consumer protection law.
Do you store my business details or link?
No. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser. Your link and business name are never sent to or stored on our servers.
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