QR Code Tracking: Measure Scans, Location, and Device Data
Track QR code scans using UTM parameters, dynamic redirect URLs, and analytics platforms. Learn what data you can collect and what requires user consent.
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QR Code Tracking: Measure Scans, Location, and Device Data A QR code without tracking is a closed loop — you printed something, people may have scanned it, but you have no idea how many, when, or from where. This guide covers how to make QR codes measurable: using UTM parameters for first-party analytics, understanding what dynamic QR services track, and the practical setup for each approach. UTM Parameters: First-Party QR Tracking UTM parameters are query string tags appended to URLs that analytics platforms use to attribute traffic to its source. They were developed for email and ad campaign tracking, but work equally well for QR codes. The Five UTM Parameters | Parameter | Required? | What it tracks | |-----------|-----------|---------------| | | Yes | Where the QR code was placed…
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