Read the web page on your mobile device

It will create a QR code based on the current page's URL which you can then you use to open the page on your mobile device
What is Read the web page on your mobile device?
'Read the web page on your mobile device' is a handy Chrome extension. It creates a QR code for the URL of the current page. By scanning this QR code with your phone's camera, you can effortlessly load the same web page on your mobile device. Apart from reading, you can also save the page or share it with others conveniently. It simplifies the way you transition from your desktop browsing to mobile browsing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 825 ▲ 105
Version: 1.2.4 (Last updated: 2019-08-20)
Creation date: 2019-08-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 155.65K

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Extension summary

This will allow you to create a QR code for the current page's URL. Use your phone's camera to load the URL on your phone's browser

For iPhone:

  1. Open the Camera app from your device's Home screen, Control Center, or Lock screen.
  2. Hold your device so that the QR code appears in the Camera app's viewfinder. Your device recognizes the QR code and shows a notification.
  3. Tap the notification to open the link associated with the QR code.

For Android:

  1. Google Assistant can detect QR codes. Simply long press on the Home icon or say “OK, Google,” then tap the Google Lens icon at the bottom right.
  2. Depending on which version of Assistant you have, you might have the Lens button right there as soon as Assistant pops up. Most likely, however, you need to tap on it to stop it from listening for a voice command. Just tap on the colored dots.
  3. Lens to the left of the mic, keyboard to the right. Tap on the “Lens” button.
  4. move the QR into the camera’s view. Within seconds, it will show you what the QR is—just tap on it to execute and open your link.

You can then save/share or read the web page on your mobile phone.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Read the web page on your mobile device requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Read the web page on your mobile device has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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