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QR code analytics for clearer campaign decisions
QR code analytics show when and how managed links are scanned, separate human activity from automated traffic, and support exports within plan limits.
aQRify workspace
Complete analytics
Human scans
284
Daily unique
196
Automated
18
Feature overview
What are QR code analytics?
QR code analytics summarize activity recorded when a dynamic aQRify short link is opened. The dashboard turns scan events into totals, daily trends, device and browser breakdowns, country signals, referrers, and recent activity.
Printed campaigns are otherwise difficult to compare. Analytics make it possible to see whether a placement is being used and how engagement changes over time.
Practical examples
- Compare scans before and after an event
- See whether a menu is opened mainly on mobile
- Identify which referrer or campaign placement drives activity
Key benefits
What this feature helps you accomplish
Daily trends
Review activity across 7 days, 14 days, 30 days, 90 days, or one year.
Daily unique estimate
Use rotating anonymous hashes to estimate unique daily scanners.
Device context
Understand mobile, desktop, tablet, browser, and operating-system patterns.
Country and referrer
Review available country codes and the referring host or direct traffic.
Downloadable reports
Paid plans can export detailed CSV data and branded PDF summaries.
How it works
A clear path from setup to use
- 1
Create a dynamic QR
Analytics require a managed link that can record the redirect event.
- 2
Distribute and scan
Place the code, then allow real usage to build an activity history.
- 3
Choose a reporting range
Focus the dashboard on a useful period within the plan retention window.
- 4
Interpret and export
Compare totals and breakdowns, then export CSV or PDF when the plan allows.
Use cases
Where this feature is useful
Campaign managers
Compare poster, package, table, or event placements using separate QR records.
Restaurants
Watch menu scans by day and assess patterns around service periods.
Events
Review engagement before, during, and after a registration or resource campaign.
Nonprofits
Measure which printed outreach materials lead people to digital information.
Feature capabilities
What aQRify currently supports
Scan totals
Review all scans, human scans, automated scans, and daily unique estimates.
Trend chart
Compare human and automated activity across each day in the selected range.
Breakdown panels
Analyze device, browser, country, and referrer categories.
Recent activity
Review timestamps and available device, browser, and country context.
CSV detail export
Download event rows on plans that include analytics export.
PDF report
Create a branded summary and recent-activity report for sharing.
Practical comparison
aQRify and a typical basic QR workflow
Useful reporting should explain its scope instead of presenting every redirect as a unique person.
Consideration
aQRify
Typical basic approach
Automated traffic
aQRifyShown separately
Typical basic approachMay be mixed into total scans
Unique measurement
aQRifyDaily anonymous estimate
Typical basic approachDefinitions vary by tool
Raw IP storage
aQRifyNot stored in scan records
Typical basic approachData practices vary
Exports
aQRifyCSV and PDF on eligible plans
Typical basic approachOften plan-dependent
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers before you begin
Which QR codes have analytics?
Dynamic QR codes use the tracked redirect service. Direct static payloads do not provide scan analytics.
What does a human scan mean?
It is a redirect event not identified as an automated bot or link scanner by the request context.
How is a daily unique scan estimated?
aQRify uses a rotating anonymous visitor hash scoped to the QR code and UTC date instead of claiming a permanent person-level identity.
Why is a country sometimes Unknown?
Local development traffic and requests without trusted country headers do not provide a reliable country code.
How long is analytics history retained?
The trial retains 14 days, Starter 90 days, and Professional one year under the current plan catalog.
Can I export analytics?
Starter and Professional plans include CSV and PDF exports. The trial presents analytics in the dashboard without exports.
Are scan counts updated immediately?
The redirect records activity as it sends the scanner onward, and the dashboard reflects the stored events when loaded.
Related aQRify features
Turn scans into practical campaign context
Create a dynamic QR code, distribute it, and review privacy-conscious activity in the dashboard.