Why It Helps to Know Your Scan Count
When you print a code and stick it on a sign, you usually have no idea what happens next. Did people scan it? Did anyone notice it at all? With scan tracking you get a real answer. Each yard sign, table tent, flyer, sticker, or business card gets its own count, so you can see at a glance which ones people actually use and which ones are being ignored.
The free static codes can't do this — once they're made, there's no way for them to keep a tally. A dynamic QR code from Easy QR quietly keeps count every time someone scans it, and saves that history so you can look back on it weeks or even years later.
What You'll See for Every Scan
How Many Times It Was Scanned
The total number of scans, plus a count of how many came from different phones — so you know if it's lots of people or one person scanning over and over.
Scans Over Time
A simple day-by-day, week-by-week, and month-by-month view. Watch the line go up when something is working — or notice when it quietly tails off.
City, Region & Country
Roughly where each scan came from, often down to the city. Handy if you've got signs in different towns or you're curious how far your reach goes.
Phone Type
iPhone or Android, phone or tablet. A nice way to double-check your page looks right on whatever people are actually using.
Time of Day
When people tend to scan. If most folks scan on a Thursday evening, that's a good clue about when to post or send your next message.
One Page Per Code
Every code gets its own tidy page. Nothing gets lumped together, so you always know exactly which sign or flyer the scans came from.
Setting Up Scan Tracking, Step by Step
- Make a dynamic QR code on Easy QR. Sign up, then paste in the link you want the code to open. The dynamic kind is the one that keeps a count — the free static codes can't.
- Put it out into the world. Print it, post it, share it — on a yard sign, some packaging, a business card, a slide, a poster, a social post. Anywhere a phone camera can spot it.
- Pop open your dashboard. Each code has its own page showing the total scans, scans over time, the city, region, and country, and the kind of phone people used.
- Line up your codes side by side. Use a different code for each spot or campaign. Then you can see at a glance which one is pulling its weight and where to put your effort.
- Save the numbers if you want them. Download a code's scan history as a CSV file and open it in a spreadsheet whenever you'd like to dig in a little deeper.
Fun Things to Do With Your Scan Numbers
- See which spot works better. Put the same offer on two different codes — one in a magazine ad, one on a table tent by the till. A couple of weeks later, the counts tell you which spot people actually noticed.
- Spot the duds. If a sign or window sticker hasn't been scanned once all month, it's probably not pulling its weight. Move it somewhere busier or try a fresh design.
- Notice when something breaks. If the scans suddenly drop to nothing, that's a heads-up. Maybe the sign came down or the page stopped working — and now you'll actually catch it.
- Reach people at the right moment. If most scans land on a Thursday evening, that's a great time to send your next email or schedule a bit of extra help.
- Show that it's working. "This sign got 412 scans last month" is a lot more convincing than a hunch — handy for budgets, bosses, or just your own peace of mind.
Count the Scans, and Change the Link Too
Counting scans is only half of what a dynamic code does for you. The other half is that the very same printed code can be pointed at a new link whenever you like — and the scan count carries right on without missing a beat. So one printed code can follow you through several different campaigns, and all the scans stay together in one tidy history.
Static vs. Dynamic for Tracking
| Static (Free, No Account) | Dynamic (Account Required) | |
|---|---|---|
| Scan count | Sorry, no counting here | Total and repeat scans, per code |
| Scans over time | Not available | Day, week, and month views |
| Where people scanned | Not available | City, region, and country per scan |
| Phone type | Not available | iPhone / Android, phone / tablet |
| Change the link later | No — it's set once it's made | Yes — swap it whenever you like |
| Best for | Links you'll never need to measure or change | Marketing, signs, anything you want to keep an eye on |
Common Questions
Can I see the names of the people who scanned my code?
No, and that's on purpose. You'll see the numbers — how many scans, roughly where they came from, the phone type, and the time — but never anyone's personal details. If you do want to know who someone is, send them to a sign-up form on your own page and let them share their details there.
Can I track scans on a free static code?
Afraid not. A static code can't keep a count, and there's no way to add tracking to one after it's been made. If you want the scan numbers, the trick is to make a dynamic code instead — that's the kind built to count.
Will tracking make the scan slower for people?
Not in any way they'd notice. People land on your page just as quickly as they would with a plain code, and the counting happens behind the scenes in the blink of an eye. Most folks never even realize it's there.
How exact is the location?
It's based on the internet connection each scan came in on, not GPS, so think "roughly where," not "exactly where." Country is the most reliable, region is close behind, and the city is usually right in towns but can be a bit off on phone networks. It's great for comparing places, and it can't pin down any one person.
Can I download my scan data?
Yes. Every code's scan history can be saved as a CSV file, ready to open in a spreadsheet whenever you want to look closer or keep a copy.
Can I see sales, not just scans?
Scan tracking covers the QR side of things — how many people picked up your code. To see what they do next on your own page, add something like Google Analytics or the Meta Pixel there. Easy QR tells you the scans; your page's tools tell you the rest. And if you'd like to show ads to people who scanned, have a look at retargeting QR codes.