What is Helptag?
Helptag connects you to help fast using secure QR codes. Lost items, emergencies, or need support—Helptag links you to essential info and alerts you instantly when your tag is scanned, ensuring help is always within reach.
Problem
Users currently rely on manual methods like word-of-mouth, physical labels, or emergency hotlines for lost items or emergencies. Slow response times, lack of real-time updates, and limited accessibility hinder effective assistance.
Solution
A secure QR code platform enabling users to create tags for physical items or emergencies. Scanned tags trigger instant alerts and share critical info, e.g., medical details or contact info. Real-time notifications and encrypted data storage ensure rapid, secure help.
Customers
Frequent travelers, parents with children, elderly individuals, pet owners, and emergency responders needing quick, reliable assistance during crises or for valuables.
Unique Features
QR codes with encrypted data, instant scanning alerts via app/email, customizable emergency profiles, and GDPR-compliant privacy controls.
User Comments
Quickly recovered lost luggage at the airport; Lifesaver during a medical emergency; Easy to set up tags for my pet; QR durability could improve; Subscription pricing is a concern.
Traction
Launched May 2024, 2,500+ active users, $20k MRR, featured on ProductHunt with 1.2k upvotes, founder has 3.5k LinkedIn followers.
Market Size
The global smart label market, which includes QR-based solutions, is projected to reach $12.3 billion by 2027 (Grand View Research, 2023).
