QR Analytics

WordPress plugin for generating trackable QR codes with comprehensive analytics dashboard.

Features

• QR Code Generator - Create vector SVG QR codes for high-quality print materials
• Custom Slug Routing - Define memorable URLs like /qr/lavazza_promo_stand
• Click Tracking - Track scans with device, browser, OS, and location data
• Analytics Dashboard - Visualize scan data with Chart.js graphs
• LAN Testing - Configure base URL for testing from mobile devices on localhost

Installation

1. Download the latest release from Releases
2. Upload to /wp-content/plugins/qr-analytics/
3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
4. Go to QR Analytics menu to create your first QR code

Auto-Updates

This plugin supports automatic updates from GitHub. When a new release is published, WordPress will notify you about the update in the Plugins page.

Creating a Release

1. Update Version: in qr-analytics.php
2. Update QR_ANALYTICS_VERSION constant
3. Commit and push changes
4. Create a new release on GitHub with a tag like v1.0.1

Usage

Creating a QR Code

1. Go to QR Analytics > Add New QR
2. Enter a name and unique slug (e.g., summer_campaign)
3. Set the destination URL
4. Save and download the SVG QR code

Tracking

QR codes redirect through /qr/{slug}/ and track:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
• Browser and OS
• Referrer
• Timestamp

Analytics

View analytics in the Dashboard or Reports page:

• Clicks over time
• Device breakdown
• Top performing QR codes

Requirements

• WordPress 5.0+
• PHP 7.4+

Author

Alex M.

License

GPL v2 or later