Did you know QR codes can be tracked? How to see who scanned, from where, and on what device

What's the difference between Dynamic and Static QR?

Static QR codes embed the URL directly in the pattern. Each scan jumps straight to that URL with no server in between — no logging, no analytics.

Dynamic QR codes embed a short URL instead. When someone scans, the request passes through a central server before redirecting — and that's where the system records everything.

What data is captured on every scan?

1. 📍 Location and geography

• Country and country code (TH, JP, SG)
• City / region (Bangkok, Chiang Mai)
• City-level breakdown

2. 📱 Device and browser

• Device type (Mobile, Desktop, Tablet)
• Operating system (iOS, Android, Windows)
• Browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)

3. ⏰ Time and patterns

• Date and time of scan
• Unique visitors vs. returning
• Peak hours per day

4. 🔗 Traffic source

• Direct (scanned from print or screen)
• Social (shared from Facebook, Line)
• Search (from Google)
• UTM parameters for campaigns

What can you actually do with this data?

Restaurants

Find out when customers scan the menu most. If the peak is 12–1 PM, customers are browsing while waiting for food — that's the best window for an upsell.

Event organizers

See which cities your registrants come from. Useful for planning logistics and marketing for the next event.

Products on packaging

Know how often QR codes on packaging are being scanned. Helps you calculate ROI on printing QR codes on packaging.

Three steps to start tracking QR codes

1. Sign up for goqr.info — free, no credit card needed
2. Create a Short URL + QR Code — paste your URL, click "Shorten + QR"
3. Open the dashboard — view real-time analytics