# LinkGuard : QR/URL Checker

> Check QR codes and URLs before opening suspicious links

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.freich.linkguard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.freich.linkguard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.freich.linkguard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 52sobac2
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-26
- **First published:** 2026-07-25
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freich.linkguard)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/linkguard-privacy-2026](https://sites.google.com/view/linkguard-privacy-2026)

## Description

LinkGuard is a simple app that helps you check QR codes and URLs before opening suspicious links<br><br>You can enter a URL directly<br>You can scan a QR code with your camera<br>You can select an image that contains a QR code<br><br>LinkGuard shows an easy result such as Safe Caution or Blocked so you can decide whether to open the link<br><br>Main features<br><br>Check URLs before opening them<br>Scan QR codes with your camera<br>Detect links from QR images<br>View simple safety results<br>Check HTTPS short URL and redirect signals<br>Review basic risk factors<br>Manage scan history<br>Share a visual result card with others<br><br>LinkGuard does not access your browser history<br>The app only checks links that you manually enter or scan<br><br>If external security verification is enabled URLs you check may be sent to a security service such as Google Safe Browsing for verification<br><br>This app provides reference information only and does not guarantee complete accuracy<br>Always be careful when opening unfamiliar or suspicious links

## Rankings

- #3,054,489 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.freich.linkguard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.freich.linkguard)