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QR Code Tracker — Plugin Wiki

Welcome to the official documentation for the QR Code Tracker WordPress plugin, built for the Advent Tree Network.

This plugin lets you generate QR codes tied to physical tree locations, track scans in real time, manage teams, and integrate seamlessly with WooCommerce purchases.


Quick Navigation

Section Description
Installation How to install and activate the plugin
Getting Started First-time setup checklist
QR Code Management Creating, editing, and downloading QR codes
WooCommerce Integration Linking tree products to auto-generate QR codes
Settings All settings pages explained
Welcome Email Configuring the purchase confirmation email
Teams Creating and managing teams
Shortcodes Embeddable shortcodes for pages and posts
Scanning & Tracking How scans are recorded and deduplicated
Reports & Analytics Viewing scan data, logs, and exports
Permissions User roles and capability settings
Troubleshooting Common issues and fixes

What This Plugin Does

  1. Generates QR codes linked to a postcode + city + tree combination.
  2. Tracks every scan — distinguishing direct scans, social shares, and legacy URL formats.
  3. Integrates with WooCommerce to automatically create QR records when a tree product is purchased.
  4. Sends welcome emails to buyers with their QR images, share links, and management links.
  5. Organizes QR codes into teams so groups or organizations can manage their own trees.
  6. Provides detailed reports with filters, breakdowns, rollups, and CSV exports.

Plugin Version

Check the installed version at WordPress Admin → Plugins. The plugin slug is qr_code_tracker.

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