Is this QR code safe?
Spot a QR? susQR, right where you are. We decode it and check the link against 90+ security vendors before you click. Free, instant, no app needed.
Camera not working?
iOS Settings: Settings → Safari → Camera = "Ask" or "Allow"
Still stuck? Close other camera apps, restart Safari, or take a photo and upload it below.
What happens when you scan
- Shows the real destinationFollows every redirect and names the site you would actually land on
- Asks 90+ security vendorsThe full panel of scanners behind VirusTotal
- Checks Google Safe BrowsingThe same warning list Chrome and Safari use
- Runs it past two DNS filtersCloudflare and Quad9 block known malicious domains
- Looks it up on scam listsURLhaus and PhishTank's verified phishing feed, refreshed hourly
- Opens the page in a sandboxurlscan.io visits it safely and sends back a screenshot
- Checks how old the domain isScam sites are usually registered days before they are used
- Explains the answerPlain language first, every check and the score behind it on request
No account. Nothing to install. Your picture is deleted within 24 hours — what we keep.
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About this tool
Free QR Code Security Scanner
susQR is a free online security tool that scans QR codes for phishing, malware, and suspicious redirects before you visit the link. Upload a QR code image or point your camera — we decode it and run the destination through 90+ security vendors, threat intelligence databases, and our own risk analysis engine.
How susQR protects you
- Multi-vendor scanning — checked against VirusTotal's 90+ security engines
- Threat intelligence — cross-referenced with URLhaus malware database
- Redirect tracing — reveals hidden redirect chains before you click
- Typosquatting detection — catches fake domains impersonating real brands
- Risk scoring — transparent 0–100 score with detailed explanations
- No install needed — works in any browser, any device
Who it's for
Anyone who encounters QR codes — parking meters, restaurant menus, flyers, packages, emails. Security teams use susQR to verify untrusted QR codes. Individuals use it to protect against quishing attacks, which rose 146% in the first quarter of 2026 according to Microsoft.
Why susQR is different
Your phone's default camera opens QR code links immediately with no security check. susQR sits between the scan and the click — so you see where you're going and whether it's safe. Learn more about how it works or read about common QR code scams.