How to Track QR Code Scans (Free)

Can you track QR code scans?

Yes — but only with the right type of code. A static QR code has no way to report back; the data is fixed and nothing is logged when it's scanned. A dynamic QR code routes each scan through a link you control, so every scan can be counted and analyzed.

What data you can see

With a dynamic, trackable code you can typically see:

• Total scans over time
• Location — country and city
• Device and browser used
• Time and date of each scan

That turns a printed code into a measurable marketing channel — compare posters, track a campaign, or see which store location performs best.

How to track scans for free

1. Create a dynamic QR code (it points to an editable, trackable link). See our dynamic QR code guide.
2. Sign in to save it to your dashboard, where scans are recorded.
3. Share or print the code as usual.
4. Check your dashboard to see scans by location, device and time.

Add UTM parameters for deeper insight

If your code points to your own website, add UTM parameters to the URL (source, medium, campaign). Your existing analytics — like Google Analytics — then attributes the traffic to the QR campaign, alongside the scan data from the code itself.

Static vs dynamic for tracking

• Static: free and permanent, but no scan tracking.
• Dynamic: editable destination plus full scan analytics — the right choice whenever measurement matters.

Start tracking

Create a dynamic, trackable QR code and watch the scans roll in. Generate your code, then sign in to your dashboard to see the analytics.