Google review link generator ยท Direct Google review QR code

Turn happy customers into Google reviews with one scan.

Generates a direct-to-review-box Google review link and matching QR code for a business, removing friction from asking customers to review.

Review link and QR generator

Use Google Place ID mode for the direct review box link, or custom URL mode for another review page.

No API key needed
Find it with Google's Place ID Finder, then paste it here. This avoids requiring a paid API key.
Open Place ID guide
Ready for your business details.
QR code
Generate a link to create a scannable QR code.

Review request templates

Problem this solves

Small business owners want to make it as easy as possible for satisfied customers to leave a Google review, but many don't know that a properly-formatted direct link can take a customer straight to the review-writing box (skipping several extra clicks through the business's Google listing page), and generating this specific link correctly (finding the business's Place ID and constructing the URL properly) isn't obvious to a non-technical business owner.

Who this is for

Small local business owners (restaurants, salons, repair shops, any service business relying on Google reviews for local SEO).

Example use case

A salon owner wants to put a 'leave us a review' QR code on the counter and receipt. They search for their business name in the tool, which finds the correct Google Place ID and generates both the direct review link and a scannable QR code, ready to print and display, removing several steps of friction between a happy customer's intent and actually completing a review.

Why this tool exists

This is a small, specific technical friction point (constructing the correct direct-review URL format) that most small business owners don't know how to solve themselves, and reducing review-friction has real, measurable local-SEO and reputation value for local businesses.

Technical approach

Vanilla JS with a client-side QR-code-generation library (widely available, well-documented, works entirely client-side with no API call needed for basic QR generation). The Place ID input step keeps this fully static-compliant.

Limitations

Relies on the business owner correctly finding their own Place ID via Google's separate tool, which adds a small but real extra step versus a fully automated experience; needs clear, friendly guidance through that step to avoid drop-off.

Fully automatic business search would require Google Places API credentials. This static version keeps that step manual and honest.

FAQ

Quick answers about Google review QR codes, Place IDs, and direct review links.

Can this tool automatically search for my Google Place ID?

No. To keep the site fully static with no API key, the tool guides you to paste a Place ID from Google's own finder, then generates the review link and QR code locally.

Does the QR code upload my business details?

No. QR generation is client-side. Your business name, Place ID, and templates stay in your browser.

What link format is used for Google reviews?

The tool uses the direct write-review URL with your Place ID: search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=YOUR_PLACE_ID.

Can I use this for non-Google review pages?

Yes. Use the custom review URL mode for another public review page and generate a QR/card from that URL.

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