QR Code Reader

A chrome extension for reading QR code from webpage.

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QR Code Reader - A Decoding Tool for Chrome

The 'QR Code Reader' is a unique extension developed for Chrome browser users. It is adept at decoding any QR codes present on the webpage you are currently browsing. This tool allows you to unlock the information stored in QR codes with just a simple click on the extension icon or by using a keyboard shortcut 'Command/Ctrl+Shift+S'. However, the reader may not be able to decode multiple codes on one page or some complex QR codes.

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Extension stats

By: QRExt

Users: 200,000+

Rating: 3.75

(65)

Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2023-07-05)

Creation date: 2018-11-24

Permissions:

tabs
activeTab
unlimitedStorage
storage

Size: 445.44K

Email: bk*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,505 ▲ 88

Other rankings

#138 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 4 #4 in qr code keyword 17 ▼ 1 #36 in code keyword 11 ▲ 7 #93 in reader keyword 46 ▲ 6

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works well for large QR codes on the screen
Has multiple features such as auto-save and sharing
User-friendly interface and easy to use
Accurately decodes QR codes directly from webpages
Helpful for businesses in marketing needs

Cons

Struggles to read QR codes from PDFs unless zoomed in significantly
Limited capability in reading multiple QR codes on a single page
Inconsistent performance with certain websites and pop-ups
Right-click functionality on images is lacking
Some users reported it not working well or being useless

Most mentioned

Zooming in is necessary to read QR codes in PDFs
Can detect QR codes on webpages without selection
UI is not very polished and has room for improvement
Some users find it too niche or limited for their needs
Works best for single QR codes rather than multiple

User reviews

too niche. Not applicable to most usage.

Andi, 2025-02-05

This is a link grabber, it will create QA to a redirecting site !

Avishai Levi, 2024-12-25

As a mentor, I strongly recommend this extension for pretty much all possible use cases of QR Codes. It is very useful to most businesses for their marketing and growth needs.

Veeresh Devireddy, 2024-10-12

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Extension safety

Risk impact

QR Code Reader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of QR Code Reader. Use it at your own risk.

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