URL2QR

This extension generates a QR code for the current tab's URL.
What is URL2QR?
"URL2QR" is a Chrome extension designed to generate a QR code for your currently viewed tab's URL. This tool is highly useful for readers who want to continue their browsing onto a different device or share the URL quickly with their peers. As an offline tool, it doesn't require any special permissions, making it accessible at anytime anywhere. This extension beautifully bridges the gap between your desktop and mobile browsing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 610 ▲ 26
Rating: 3.86 (14)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2015-11-10)
Creation date: 2015-11-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 46.84K

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Extension summary

Instantly generate and share a QR Code for your current URL.

QR (Quick Response) is a two-dimensional barcode used to store information in a visual pattern. It is invented by the Denso subsidiary of Toyota in 1994. QR codes are now widely used in advertising and entertainment. Our extension let's you generate a QR code for the currently viewed tab in Chrome Browser. It is visualized via a canvas drawn by the extension. It let's you take your reading onto another device (e.g. your mobile phone or tablet) or share the current URL with your friends. This way you can continue reading and browsing from your computer onto your mobile device without having to memorize and type the URL. Most mobile operating systems support QR codes and have designated software for using them. Android has the free and open-source "Bar Code Scanner" in the Google Play Store, while iPhone users might try the "i-nigma QR Code, Data Matrix and 1D barcode reader" or "Scan - QR Code and Barcode Reader" - both available at iTunes.

Note that this Chrome App also allows to use the App offline and does not require any special permissions. After opening it the first time with active internet connection it is made available for offline use.

If you would like to see new features and/or report bugs and feedback, please feel free to do so by contacting us via e-mail.

User reviews

Like it!
by Martin Conzelmann, 2018-12-04

Не работает. Любой URL показывает как chrome:newtab. Удаляю.

works quick and reliable. don't know why this extension only got 3.5 stars
by Kenny Ricardo, 2017-09-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

URL2QR requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

URL2QR has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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