The QR Code Generator

The QR Code Generator

Create your own QR Codes! This App generates QR Codes from free text, URLs, phone numbers, SMS messages, or contacts (vcard).

What is The QR Code Generator?
The QR Code Generator is a Chrome extension that simplifies the process of creating and scanning QR codes. It enables the creation of QR codes from URLs, free text, phone numbers, SMS messages or contacts (vCards). If a webcam is available, it also enables the scanning of QR codes. It offers dynamic QR codes referring to a URL hosting actual content, which can be changed even after the QR code's creation. The application also works offline post its initial use with an active internet connection.
Stats
Users: 1,000,000+
Version: 0.2.7 (Last updated: 2022-10-18)
Creation date: 2017-07-03
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 349.18K
URLs: Website
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This App provides a dead simple way to generate QR-Codes from URLs, Text Messages, Phone Numbers, Free Text or Contacts (vCard). It also allows to scan/read QR Codes if a webcam is available. The QR Code Generator can now also generate Dynamic QR Codes. They refer to a static URL that hosts the actual content. So the content can be change after the QR Code has been printed. They also provide simple view statistics. Dynamic QR Codes can be created by signing in with a Google Account (Sign In->My Codes).

A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that is readable by smartphones. It allows to encode over 4000 Characters in a two dimensional barcode. QR codes may be used to display text to the user, to open a URL, save a contact to the address book or to compose text messages.

To read QR codes with your smartphone, you need an appropriate software installed on your phone. For Android-based devices, you can use Barcode Scanner for example. Just search for it in the market. On iOS-Devices like iPhones, there are also QR Code readers available on the AppStore, for Example i-nigma. On Symbian devices, you can use Mobiletag barcodes reader for example.

To start the app after installing, open a new tab in Chrome; In the new tab pane you will see an new Icon. Click on the icon to start the app.

To use with other browsers, just open http://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/ directly.

Note that this Chrome App also allows to use the App offline. After opening it the first time with active internet connection it is made available for offline use.

Looking for an Extension to generate a QR Code from the current URL with a single click instead? Try https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/the-qr-code-extension/oijdcdmnjjgnnhgljmhkjlablaejfeeb

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Ability to generate dynamic QR codes
  • Has functionality without pop up ads
Cons
  • QR codes stop working after a few days
  • QR codes can potentially be hijacked
  • Issues with the URL redirecting
Most mentioned
  • Problems with functionality after initial use
  • Issues with customer service or contact support
  • Positive user experience when it works
Recent reviews
I just want a QR code. It constantly asks me to login or pay $5/month. Creating a QR code shouldn't be this difficult.
by Patrick Davies Patrick Davies, 2023-11-07

Отличный сайт qr код генератор - https://qrcart.ru/
by Костя Костя, 2023-02-07

fàcil practico muy bueno!!!!
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Safety
Risk impact

The QR Code Generator is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

The QR Code Generator has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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