The QR Code Extension

Allows to generate a QR Code for the current page and scan a QR Code using the webcam.

What is The QR Code Extension?

"The QR Code Extension" is a user-friendly browser extension that generates QR codes from the URL of the current tab with just one click. Unlike other extensions, it does not require any special permissions or cause unnecessary memory consumption. It operates entirely offline, meaning the URL of the page you visited is never sent via the network unless you opt to “Edit QR Code”, thus promising optimal levels of privacy and security.

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By: Beaconstac

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 2,000,000+

Rating: 4.26 (438)

Version: 0.5 (Last updated: 2022-10-18)

Creation date: 2016-03-16

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

activeTab

Size: 1.08M

Email: su*****@beaconstac.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 292 ▼ 5

Other rankings

#21 in Workflow & Planning

#1 in qr code keyword 63 ▲ 1

#17 in code keyword 22 ▲ 1

#46 in extension keyword 96 ▼ 1

#59 in sheets erweiterung keyword 25 ▲ 3

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Extension summary

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Generates a QR Code from the Page URL of the current tab with a single click. The QR Code is displayed inline in a small popup.

Please note that this extension, unlike other extensions, does not require any special permissions (like access to your tabs and data). It is only loaded when you click on the button. So it does not have any unnecessary memory consumption and performance implications while not used. Also note, that the QR code is generated completely offline. The URL of the Page you visited is not sent over the network (except when you click on "Edit QR Code" - that opens www.the-qrcode-generator.com). So it's probably as good as it gets regarding privacy and security.

User reviews

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Pros

Easy to use for generating QR codes.
Does not require any permissions and has a small memory footprint.
Helps with long web addresses and quick access.
Works better than the built-in Chrome QR code generator.
No subscription needed for full functionality.

Cons

Issues with QR codes saying expired.
Cannot scan QR codes at times.
Cannot export or save generated QR codes.
Problems with generating QR codes for hovered links.
Errors like 'STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION' reported.

Most mentioned

Useful for generating QR codes.
Stability issues and errors.
Lack of saving/exporting functionality.

User reviews

Sarebbe l'estensione qr migliore se il sito non mi desse "STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION" It would be the best qr extension if the site didn't give me "STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION"