Changelog

Every feature, update, and milestone since Codex QR launched on the Microsoft Store in 2016.

2026

March 2026 Cloud

Codex QR Cloud Launch

  • Launched Codex QR Cloud at app.codexqr.com
  • Dynamic QR codes with short URLs (cqr.la)
  • Real-time scan analytics (device, country, date)
  • 9 QR types: URL, vCard, WiFi, PDF, Image, Email, Event, WhatsApp, Link in Bio
  • Password-protected QR codes
  • Custom colors, dot styles, and corner styles
  • Free plan: 5 QR codes, 1,000 scans/month
  • Pro plan ($9/mo): 100 QR codes, edit anytime, advanced analytics
March 2026 New

Password Protected QR Codes

  • Added password protection for QR codes
  • PBKDF2-SHA512 encryption
  • Set, change, or remove passwords without reprinting
January 2026 Platform

macOS App — 10 Years, 3 Million Downloads

  • Codex QR arrives on macOS with full feature parity from v1.0
  • 10 years and 3 million downloads on Windows — now cross-platform
  • Camera scanning, file import, screenshot capture
  • Support for 10+ QR code types
  • Works 100% offline
January 2026 New

Batch QR Generation

  • Generate multiple QR codes at once from CSV or TXT files
  • Bulk export in PNG or SVG

2025

December 2025 Improved

Offline WiFi Scanning

  • Improved offline QR scanning on Windows 11
  • WiFi QR codes work without internet connection
November 2025 Improved

Windows Native Alternative

  • Major update as native Windows QR alternative
  • Faster scanning engine
  • Better reliability vs built-in Windows scanner
August 2025 New

Power User Features

  • 7 advanced features for power users
  • Multi-QR scanning from images and screenshots
  • Local file/folder/app launching from QR codes
  • Custom QR code personalization
January 2025 Improved

Blog & SEO Content

  • Published guides on static vs dynamic QR codes
  • Real estate QR code use cases
  • Restaurant QR code best practices
  • QR code troubleshooting guide

2024

October 2024 New

Online Scanner & Generator

  • Free online QR code scanner at codexqr.com/scan
  • Complete online QR generator for all types
  • No download required for basic use
June 2024 New

AI-Powered QR Codes

  • AI-generated QR code designs using Stable Diffusion
  • Custom artistic QR codes that maintain scannability
March 2024 Improved

Online Scanner Update

  • Redesigned online QR reader
  • Faster image processing
  • Privacy-focused: all scanning done client-side

2023

October 2023 New

Online Scanner Launch

  • First web-based QR scanner at codexqr.com
  • Camera and file upload support
  • No data stored on servers
September 2023 New

AI QR Codes

  • AI-powered QR code generation
  • Tripled scanning engagement rates with artistic designs
June 2023 New

AI QR Codes, Logo QR & Multi-Scan

  • AI-generated QR code designs using Stable Diffusion
  • Add custom logos to QR codes
  • Scan multiple QR codes from a single image or screenshot
  • Available on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac
January 2023 New

Press & Recognition

  • Featured on MakeUseOf: "How to Scan QR Codes on Windows"
  • Listed as best QR Code generator app of 2023 by WindowsReport
  • Nominated for Microsoft Store App Awards 2023
December 2022 Platform

Standalone Desktop App

  • New standalone installer for Windows 10 & 11 (outside Microsoft Store)
  • Complete redesign with modern UI
  • Enhanced scanning reliability
  • Advanced QR code personalization options

2022

April 2022 Platform

Windows 11 & Codexqr.app

  • Full Windows 11 compatibility
  • Launched codexqr.app website
  • Standalone app request page for Windows 10/11
  • Codex QR Membership available on Gumroad

2021

December 2021 New

codexqr.app Website & WiFi QR

  • Launched codexqr.app — first official website
  • Generate WiFi password QR codes
  • Phone number QR codes for quick calling
November 2021 New

Custom QR Types, macOS M1 & Gizmodo

  • Generate custom QR code types (macOS M1, iOS, Android, Windows)
  • First macOS support via Apple Silicon (M1)
  • Featured on Gizmodo
October 2021 Improved

Major Windows Update

  • Big update for Windows 10 & 11 on Microsoft Store
  • WiFi QR code scanning and generation
  • Featured on WindowsLoop and WindowsReport
July 2021 Improved

Android v3.6

  • Updated Codex QR for Android on Google Play
  • Bug fixes and design improvements

2020

October 2020 New

Custom Colors, Logos & Resolution

  • Generate QR codes with custom color background (Android, iOS, Windows)
  • Generate QR codes with custom logo (Windows)
  • Generate QR codes with custom resolution (Android, iOS, Windows)
  • Featured on Plaffo with 10 promo codes giveaway
May 2020 Platform

iOS App Launch

  • First release on the App Store (v1.5, May 7, 2020)
  • QR code scanning and generation on iPhone and iPad
  • Companion to the existing Windows and Android apps
November 2020 Platform

Rebrand to Codex QR

  • iOS v3.0 (November 8): "Welcome to Codex — New Icon and Name"
  • Rebranded from "QR Code for Windows 10" to "Codex - QR Reader & Generator"
  • New branding across Windows, Android, and iOS
August 2020 Improved

Social Media Launch

  • Launched @codexqrapp on Twitter
  • Screen capture QR scanning — no camera or phone needed

2019

2019 Improved

Growing User Base

  • UWP app improvements
  • Better camera support
  • Enhanced QR code generation

2018

2018 New

Feature Expansion

  • Added QR code generation capabilities
  • Multiple QR code format support
  • Improved scanning from screen captures

2016

2016 Platform

Initial Release

  • First release as "QR Code for Windows 10" on Microsoft Store
  • Basic QR code scanning via webcam
  • Screen capture QR scanning
  • UWP app for Windows 10