# Track QR Code Scans and See Who's Actually Using Them Source: https://easyqr.ca/qr-code-scan-analytics Last modified: 2026-06-28 Description: Want to know if your QR code is actually getting used? Track QR code scans and see the count, the time of day, the city and country, and the kind of phone — one tidy page per code. Ever wonder if anyone is scanning that code on your poster? Now you can find out. See how many times each code gets scanned, what time of day it happens, which city and country people are in, and what kind of phone they're holding — all on its own little page. No more guessing. ## 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 1. **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. 2. **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. 3. **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. 4. **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. 5. **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](https://easyqr.ca/dynamic-qr-codes) 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](https://ezqr.ca/retargeting-qr-codes). ### Handy Tracking Tips - Give each sign or campaign its own code - Name them clearly, like "Spring billboard, Hwy 17" - Peek at the numbers once a week while a campaign is running - No scans in a month? Time to move that one - Save a CSV to keep your own records - Add tracking to your own page too for the full picture ## QR Code Tracking FAQ ## How do QR codes fit into marketing? In marketing, a QR code is the bridge from something printed to something on a phone. Someone spots your poster or flyer, scans, and lands on the page you want them on — no typing a web address, no hunting around. It connects the offline and online sides of a campaign in one tap. ## What makes QR codes good for marketing? They take the friction out of it. Nobody has to remember a web address or go searching — a scan gets them straight there. They work on pretty much any phone without a special app, and with a dynamic code you can see how they're performing. ## Should I use static or dynamic QR codes for marketing? Dynamic codes are usually the better fit for marketing — you can change where they lead and watch the scan numbers without reprinting a thing. Static codes are perfect for details that stay put, like your contact info. Just note that static codes are free forever, while the editable, trackable dynamic ones are a paid feature. ## How can I tell if my QR code marketing is working? Make it a dynamic code and you'll get the numbers behind every scan — how many, where from, what device, and when. That picture helps you see what's landing and where to put your effort next. ## What's the best size for a marketing QR code? Keep it to at least 2x2 cm (about 0.8 inches) for comfortable scanning up close. Anything meant to be read from across the room — billboards, big signs — needs to be much larger. The rule of thumb: a code reads from roughly ten times its own width, so test from where your audience will actually stand. ## Can I customize QR codes to match my brand? Yes — you can give a code your colors, a logo, or a frame and it'll still scan, as long as you keep strong contrast between the code and the background. A bit of built-in error correction leaves room for those design touches without breaking the code. ## How do I update a QR code without reprinting? Reach for a dynamic QR code from easyqr.ca. Once it's made, you sign into your account and change the destination whenever you need to. The printed code never changes — only the place it leads does, and that updates right away. ## How do I redirect an existing QR code? If it's a dynamic code you made with easyqr.ca, sign into your account and set the new destination. Your printed codes will start leading to the new spot on their own — nothing to reprint or reissue. ## What is the difference between static and dynamic QR codes? A static QR code holds fixed information that can't be changed once it's made. A dynamic code from easyqr.ca uses technology to let you edit where it leads, see scan analytics, and add extra features. In short: dynamic codes can be updated and tracked, while static codes are permanent and offer no tracking — but they're free forever. ## How do I track QR code scans? Make a dynamic QR code with easyqr.ca and every scan gets counted. Your account shows the details — total scans, unique visitors, where in the world they are, what device they used, and when — so you can keep an eye on how things are going in real time. ## What analytics do QR codes provide? Dynamic codes from easyqr.ca give you a full picture: scan counts, unique visitors, locations, device and browser types, where the scans came from, and how they trend over time. It all helps you understand your audience, fine-tune campaigns, and see what your money is doing. ## Can I see who scanned my QR code? With a dynamic code from easyqr.ca you can see the broad strokes — rough location, device type, and the time of each scan. We don't collect anyone's personal identity, though; the only personal details you'd ever see are ones people choose to hand over on the page you link to. ## How do I monitor QR code performance? Make dynamic codes with easyqr.ca and your account becomes a dashboard for them — scan rates, busy times, locations, and patterns over time. Set yourself a goal or two and you can measure how well a campaign is really doing. ## How do I track QR code clicks? Dynamic codes from easyqr.ca count every scan for you automatically. Each one is logged with the time, rough location, and device, so you can open your account to see the numbers and pull reports when you want a closer look. ## What is QR code scan tracking? Scan tracking just means being able to see and make sense of every scan your code gets. easyqr.ca offers it on dynamic codes, recording when, where, and how your codes get scanned so you can sharpen your campaigns and see what's connecting. ## Can I track conversions from QR codes? Yes — dynamic codes from easyqr.ca can help you follow conversions. Point your code at a landing page that has its own conversion tracking, or tie it into a tool like Google Analytics, and you can see how many scans turn into the actions you care about, like a purchase or a sign-up. ## Can I retarget people who scanned my QR code? Yes, with a dynamic code from easyqr.ca you can. Add the usual tracking pixels to the page your code leads to, and you can build remarketing audiences in places like Facebook and Google Ads to reach the people who scanned again later. ## Do QR code generators have dashboards? A proper QR code generator like easyqr.ca gives you a dashboard where you can make codes, check analytics, edit destinations, sort your campaigns, export data, and manage who on your team has access. It keeps all your QR code work in one tidy place. ## How does QR code link management work? QR code link management on easyqr.ca uses technology to make each dynamic code trackable and editable. Every dynamic code is managed through your account, so you can change where it leads, gather analytics, and keep all your codes in one place. --- EZQR: static QR codes are free forever; dynamic QR codes (editable destination, scan analytics) require a plan. Site summary for agents: https://easyqr.ca/llms.txt - every page in one document: https://easyqr.ca/llms-full.txt Any page is available as Markdown at its own URL with `Accept: text/markdown`, or by appending `.md` to the path.