# Safe QR Code Scanner > A secure QR code scanner that helps protect from viruses and identity theft Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adam.qrguard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adam.qrguard) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.adam.qrguard` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Mayrant Labs - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 165 - **Version:** 2.0.4 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-10 - **First published:** 2026-07-09 - **Publisher country:** GB - **Size:** 50 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-11 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adam.qrguard) - **Website:** [https://qr-guardian.com/](https://qr-guardian.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://qr-guardian.com/privacy/](https://qr-guardian.com/privacy/) ## Description QR Guardian is the smarter way to scan QR codes.

QR Guardian analyses every QR code scan and provides detailed information about QR code content helping you to avoid; fraud, viruses, malware and personal identity theft. QR Guardian is completely AD FREE with an optional premium upgrade which unlocks advanced security features to help keep you safe.

Whether it's a menu, a payment code, or a parking ticket machine. Scanning a QR code without knowing anything about the contents can potentially leave your smart phone and personal information vulnerable.

How it works:

1. Scan the code
Open the app and point your camera at any QR code to rapidly scan it, pinch to zoom if it's far away.

2. Deep analysis
Powered by Google and AI, multiple security checks run in parallel, covering structure, reputation, context, and preview data to determine the overall risk of a QR code's content.

3. Preview the content
A visual preview allows you to see the contents of a QR code without opening it on your smart phone so that you can check it's legitimacy first.

4. Make an informed decision
Receive a quick, detailed report on the QR contents before opening, so that you can make a better decision on whether to proceed.

Features:

Basic checks (Free)
Immediate structural analysis of a scanned QR code locally on your device for fast and obvious threat signals.

Google Web Risk (Premium)
An enterprise security cross-checking process using Google's Web Risk API for unsafe web resources.

Domain age check (Premium)
A flag for recently created domains which is a very common pattern in short-lived scam infrastructure.

Visual preview (Premium)
A screenshot-style preview so the QR content can be inspected safely before you choose to open it on your smart phone.

AI-assisted summary (Premium)
AI driven contextual reasoning to identify suspicious patterns that rules-based systems may miss. ## Rankings - #1,784,752 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.adam.qrguard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` ## Similar extensions and apps - [QR secure guard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qrsecureguard.com) - [QR Secure Scan - Safe Scan](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.upveoworks.qrreader) — 26 users - [SecQR: QR Scanner & Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.secure.QR.scanner.safe) — 141 users - [QR privacyGuard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.privacyguard.qrscanner) — 226 users - [QR Guard - Safe QR Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.purplebus.qrguard) — 39 users - [QR Scanner-Safe QR Code Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trendmicro.qrscan) — 1,454,071 users, 4.39 / 5 - [QRDefender: Secure QR Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.capa7.apps.multiplatform.qrdefender) — 122 users - [QRGuard AI– Safe QR Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.darkmechanic.qrguardscanner) — 244 users - [QR Code Inspector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ssi.qrcodeinspector) — 224 users - [QR Scanner: Secure and Private](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abdul.qr_maze) — 963 users - [QR Scanner: Check Link Safety](https://chrome-stats.com/d/agency.obelisk.qrsv) — 51 users - [QR Scanner PRO](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pesoccerworld.escanerqrpro) — 254 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adam.qrguard)