What happens when you tell people NOT to do something?
This project explores the fascinating psychology of prohibition by tracking how many people scan QR codes despite being explicitly warned not to. Each scan is anonymously recorded, creating a growing dataset of human curiosity in action.
Total Scans
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People couldn't resist
Unique Codes
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Different locations
Today's Scans
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Curious people today
Create Your Own "Don't Scan" Code
Generate a unique QR code with your own reference ID. Place it somewhere public and track how many people can't resist scanning it despite the warning.
Create a unique identifier that others won't easily guess (e.g., combine location, date, or personal reference). This helps keep your stats accurate.
🎨 Custom templates and free stickers coming soon!
How It Works
A simple four-step process to explore human curiosity
Generate
Create a unique QR code with your own reference ID
Place
Print and place your code in a public location
Track
Watch how many people can't resist scanning it
Analyze
See statistics about human curiosity in action
Check Your Code's Stats
Already have a reference ID? See how many people have scanned your code.
About This Project
"Don't Scan This Code" is a social experiment exploring the psychology of prohibition and human curiosity. When we explicitly tell people not to do something, does it make them more likely to do it? This project aims to find out.
All data collected is anonymous.