Most QR generators hand you an image and stop there — no idea how many people scanned, let alone whether they converted. Pair Slugy's free QR code generator with a tracked short link and every scan becomes measurable: scans over time, converting links, and (on Pro/Growth) leads and revenue per code.
How QR analytics work
A QR code is just an encoded URL. When that URL is a Slugy short link, opening it registers a click with device, country, and referrer data — the same analytics any short-link click gets. One QR per surface (one for the poster, one for packaging, one for the conference badge) means per-placement scan counts instead of one blended number.
Do I need an account to track scans?
Generating the QR image itself needs nothing — the QR generator runs free with no login. Measurement is what needs the account: the short link behind the code must live in a Slugy workspace so scans have somewhere to report to. The free workspace covers branded links and click-level scan analytics; lead attribution is Pro and revenue attribution is Growth, exactly as with any other short link.
Step by step: tracked QR codes
- Create a short link in your Slugy workspace for each placement — e.g. yourbrand.co/menu-spring. Turn on Lead tracking (Pro) if scans should attribute signups or orders; the method is the same as link conversion tracking.
- Open the QR code generator (no login needed), paste the short link, and pick dot style and colors. Keep contrast high — dark dots on a light background scan best.
- Download PNG at up to 2048px for print or SVG for infinite scaling on signage. Keep the quiet-zone margin and always test-scan with two different phones before printing.
- Deploy and watch Analytics — filter by slug to compare placements. On Growth, add sale attribution (see revenue tracking) to see which poster actually sold.
Where tracked QR codes pay off
- Packaging and menus — one code per product line shows what gets reordered, not just scanned.
- Posters and events — one code per venue or booth ranks placements by conversions.
- Receipts and invoices — review-request codes attribute repeat business to the original visit.
- Wi-Fi and contact codes — handy, but note these encode credentials directly, not a URL, so they cannot carry link analytics. Use URL codes when measurement matters.
Print tips that protect scan rates
- Minimum ~2×2 cm for close-range scans; scale up with viewing distance (posters need far larger codes).
- Use high error correction when placing codes on textured or curved surfaces.
- Never invert colors (light dots on dark backgrounds fail on many readers) and avoid yellow-on-white.
- Short URLs make denser, easier-to-scan codes — another reason to
shorten first.
Get started
Shorten your destination, generate the QR from the short link, and your next print run reports scans like any other campaign.